Low Density Lipoprotein

Method Name

Calculation

Aliases

Low Density Lipoprotein; LDL, AMA Lipid Panel

Specimen Required

one SST/gel tube

Specimen Minimum Volume

4.0 mL of blood

Special Instructions

Please order a Cardiovascular Evaluation. LDL is a calculated result based on the Cholesterol, HDL, and Triglyceride results.

Performing Laboratory

As ordered. Turn around time is 4 hours.

Reference Values

84 – 246 U/L