Test Code HDLTB Lipids w Direct Measure LDL
Clinical Information
This panel is useful in the evaluation of risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. The reported LDL result is based on the direct measurement of LDL. Fasting samples are preferred but not required unless directed by the ordering provider.
Synonym
- HDLTB
Profile Information
Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Reported |
---|---|---|
Cholesterol | Yes | Yes |
Triglycerides | Yes | Yes |
HDL Cholesterol | Yes | Yes |
LDL Cholesterol - Direct Measure | No | Yes |
Total Chol/HDL | No | Yes |
Non HDL Cholesterol | No | Yes |
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Mint Green Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Mint Green Top, Gold SST Top
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 14 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Rejected Due To
- Gross hemolysis
- Gross icterus
- Quantity not sufficient
- Quality not acceptable
Reference Values
FEMALE | MALE |
---|---|
Cholesterol
Triglycerides
HDL Cholesterol
LDL Cholesterol - Direct Measure
Total Chol/HDL
Non HDL Cholesterol |
Cholesterol
Triglycerides
HDL Cholesterol
LDL Cholesterol - Direct Measure
Total Chol/HDL
Non HDL Cholesterol |
Cautions
Gross hemolysis causes falsely elevated total cholesterol results. Icteric specimens may produce unreliable total cholesterol and direct LDL results.
Method Description
CHOL
Enzymatic colorimetric
TRIG
Enzymatic colorimetric
HDL
Enzymatic colorimetric
LDL DIRECT
Enzymatic colorimetric
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab UH
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 day
Reporting Name
Lipids W/ Direct Measure LDL
CPT Code Information
80061
83721
LOINC Code Information
2093-3
2571-8
2085-9
18262-6
9830-1
43396-1