Orderable EAP code:

LAB00048

Billable EAP Codes:

80001760 x 1

CPT Codes:

83721 x 1

Lab Section:

Center for Health and Healing (CHH)

Turnaround Time:

24 Hours

Test Schedule:

Monday through Friday: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday through Sunday: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Holidays: 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Units:

mg/dL

Specimen Requirements:

4 mL blood in a GREEN top, lithium heparin tube.

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

0.5 mL in a 1.0 mL GREEN top, lithium heparin tube.

Reference Range:

Males and Females, all ages:
Optimal	Up to 100 mg/dL
Near Optimal	100 to 129 mg/dL
Borderline High	130 to 159 mg/dL
High	160 to 189 mg/dL
Very High	190 mg/dL and greater

Synonyms:

LDL
LDL CHO
ME