Pseudonyms
LDL-C
Collection Requirements
4.5 ml Lithium Heparin or 8.5 ml Serum
Tube Colour
Light Green, Gold
Test image(s)
Requires own tube?
No
Department
BiochemistryReference Interval
<3.0 mmol/L
Availability
Daily
Notes
Calculated using the Sampson-NIH equation, valid for Triglycerides up to 9.0 mmol/L.
Test code: LDL
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