LDL CHOLESTEROL, MEASURED | |
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| Test Code:126 | Specimen Collection:Serum |
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| Collection Notes:Patient should fast 9-12 hours before specimen collection. | |
| Clinical Utility:An increase in LDL cholesterol can produce an associated increased risk for CAD (coronary artery disease). | |
| CPT Code:83721 | Testing Location:AML |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Refrigerated 4 Days Frozen 30 Days Plasma Heparinized Li Refrigerated 4 Days Frozen 30 Days | |