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Unit Code 9342:
LDL Cholesterol (LDLC), Serum

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Specimen Required

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s). Patient must not consume

any alcohol for 24 hours before the specimen is drawn. Spin down

and send 3 mL of serum refrigerated.

Note:    Indicate patient's age and sex on request form.

Transport Temperature

Refrig\Frozen OK\Ambient NO

Reject Due To

Specimens Other Than:                 Serum, plasma

Anticoagulants Other Than:           Heparin, EDTA

Hemolysis:                                          Mild hemolysis OK.

Thawing:                                              Warm Ok; Cold Ok;

                                                                Note to lab

Lipemia:                                               No

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed

Monday through Thursday, Sunday; 3:00 pm

 

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