Gross haemolysis reject, gross lipemia OK, gross icterus OK
Test Adds
Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days, frozen 30 days
Synonyms
Cholesterol LDL (ultracentrifugation fraction)
Direct LDL
Turnaround Time
3 weeks
Test Code
4002
Specimen Type
Plasma
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
8
No of Samples Required
2
Additional Specimen Information
Overnight fasting (14h)
4 mL EDTA blood (2 x 4 mL tubes)
Aliquot Instructions
Sample Type
Plasma
Minimum Volume (ml)
3
Transport to Lab
Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)
Additional Referral/Aliquot Information
4 mL plasma. Store fridge. Minimum 3 mL plasma
Test Method
Ultracentrifugation (lipid fractions separated by density)
Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz
Billing Code
4156
Additional Costing Information
This is a quantitated LDL, separated by density in an ultracentrifuge then the LDL fraction is analysed for cholesterol. A calculated LDL is also available as part of the Lipid Screen.
