LDL Cholesterol, Calculation

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

LIPS

Constituent Tests

• Triglyceride, Plasma
• Cholesterol, Plasma
• HDL Cholesterol, Plasma
• Cholesterol/HDL Ratio, Plasma

Turnaround Time

3 hours

Test Code

6601

Specimen Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred if West Coast

• Lithium Heparin - Gel (Light Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)
• SST II (Gold Cap)
• Lithium Heparin - Gel (Light Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4.5

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.6

Additional Specimen Information

Fasting required

Paediatric Specimen: LH microtainer 600uL

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.15

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Interpretation

Lipids Comments

Reference Intervals

see interpretation

Test Method

LDL Cholesterol= Total Chol - HDL Chol -(Trigs/2.22) mmol/L

Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz

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