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Catalog ID LDL Chol LDL Cholesterol

Important Note

Lipid panels include a calculated LDL. It is not necessary to order LDL separately. 

Direct measured LDL Cholesterol testing is not covered by insurance. Patients will either be required to pay or will receive a bill for $111.00 for this test.

CPOE Test Name

LDL Chol, LDL Cholesterol

Synonyms

LDL

Specimen Type

Plasma

Specimen Requirements

5 mL light green top Lithium Heparin tube; 3 mL blood

Causes for Rejection

Wrong container, improper labeling, insufficient quantity

Turn Around Time

Four hours

CPT / HCPCS Code

83721

Performing Lab

Core Laboratory  AD 3301  706-721-2120

Reference Values

0.00 - 130 mg/dL

Test Consists

Low Density Lipoprotein.

EPIC Orderable Procedure

LAB102