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LDL Cholesterol, Direct

Source Blood
Mnemonic MISCREFBL

Misc Ref Non-Blood Test Name Prompt: LDL Direct
Specimen Requirements 1 x 4 mL red top tube, NOT SST
Specimen Handling PSC & RRL:
Centrifuge, pour off, and transport serum to DSC.

Extra-regional:
Centrifuge, pour off, and freeze serum prior to transport to DSC.

DSC:
Freeze specimens upon receipt in lab; ensure frozen specimens do not thaw.
Additional Information Performed only by request and only if calculated LDL cannot be performed due to elevated triglycerides.

Patient must not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before the specimen is drawn.
Testing Location Mayo Clinic
Testing Frequency
Alternate Name(s)
Reference Interval