LDL Cholesterol (ultracentrifugation fraction), Plasma

Department

Lipids/Trace Metals

Delphic Registration Code

LIPU

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.

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