Low density lipoprotein test Shankar-road

LOW DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN TEST

DESCRIPTION - low density lipoprotein cholesterol testing measures the amount of LDL cholesterol in your blood. Because LDL levels can provide information about cardiovascular health, they may be measured as part of screening, diagnosis or monitoring

METHODOLOGY – quantitative detergent solubilization

TURN AROUND TIME – within 24 hours

PATIENT PREPARATION –

COLLECT – plasma separator or serum separator tube

SPECIMEN PREPARATION – allow the specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate the serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 ml serum or plasma to transport tube.

STORAGE/TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE – refrigerated

STABILITY – ambient: 8 hours; refrigerated: 7 days; frozen: 12 months

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS – clinical history is mandatory