If you request HDL we will measure cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol and a calculated LDL cholesterol.
Tube
01 (SE) – Serum Gel
ID
Tests&Tubes0064
Additional Information
LDL cholesterol = Total chol – HDL – (trigs/2.2)
Turn around
A&E: N/A
Day Case: N/A
In-Patient: 6 Hours
Out-Patient: 24 Hours
GP: 24 Hours
Send to
Blood Sciences Cross Site
Contact
For further details please contact Ä¢¹½tvÊÓƵ Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Collection Con
Intensive care units, renal unit, transplant unit, patients on IV heparin use lithium-heparin (Green with Yellow ring) tube.
Instructions for Lab: Store at 2 to 8C centrifuged prior to analysis if delayed.
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range Notes
Units
mmol/L