LDL Direct Cholesterol

Test Name

LDL Direct Cholesterol

Alternate Description

Direct LDL

LIS Code

LDLDP

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Serum or plasma

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top, Sodium Heparin Non Gel Green Top, or Lavender Top

Summary Test Name

LDL Direct Cholesterol

Minimum Volume

2 ml serum or plasma

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped