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HelpTest Code LD Dir LDL CHOLESTEROL DIRECT
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Plasma: Lt Green (lithium heparin)
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
-Gold Top SST
-Red Top
Plasma:
-Lt Green top (lithium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
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Adults: |
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Optimal: |
<100 mg/dL |
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Near Optimal/Above Optimal: |
100 – 129 mg/dL |
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Borderline High: |
130 – 159 mg/dL |
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High: |
160 – 189 mg/dL |
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Very High: |
>190 mg/dL |
Reportable Units
mg/dL
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
1000 mg/dL |
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Icterus Threshold: |
20-45 mg/dL (unconjugated) |
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30-45 mg/dL (conjugated) |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
1000 mg/dL |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Refrigerated |
5 Days |
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Frozen |
14 Days |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
83721