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Cholesterol, Low Density Lipoprotein

Alternate names:
LDL, LDLC
Laboratory:
Biochemistry
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum tube with gel
Collection Instructions:

Patient should be fasting for 12 hours

Notes:

 

LDL is not measured directly, but is calculated using the Friedwald formula:

(LDLC) = (total CHOL) - (HDLC) - (TG/2.2)

This formula cannot be used where TG > 4.5 mmol/L
Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
4 hours
Reference Interval:

Desirable: < 3.5 mmol/L

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW