| Methodology: | Quantitative Enzymatic |
| Performed: | Mon-Sat |
| Reported: | 1-2 days |
| Specimen Required: | Patient preparation: Patient should fast 9-12 hours before specimen collection. . Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST). Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Refrigerated: 1 week |
| CPT Codes: | 83721 |
| Cross Reference: | LDL (LDL Cholesterol, Direct), Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL Cholesterol, Direct) |