| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry (AUTOMATED) | ||||
| Test Name: |
LDL CHOLESTEROL (LDL-c) CALCULATED - (P)
Test Code:
LIPP
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| Clinical Information: |
Alternate Name(s): Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol, Cholesterol-LDL
Description: Calculated LDL cholesterol is used for atherosclerotic risk assessment as well as in the diagnosis and monitoring of lipid and lipoprotein metabolic disorders. As of September 18, 2023 LDL-C has been calculated using NIH equation: Where TC is total cholesterol and TG is triglycerides. Recommendations: Guideline for Adults (>18 yr): 2016 Canadian Cardiovascular Society Guidelines for the Management of Dyslipidemia for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in the Adult. http://www.onlinecjc.ca/article/S0828-282X(16)30732-2/pdf Can J Cardiol. 2016 Nov;32(11):1263-1282. doi: 10.1016/j.cjca.2016.07.510. Epub 2016 Jul 25. Guideline for Pediatric, Adolescents (<18 yr): Expert Panel on Integrated Guidelines for Cardiovascular Health and Risk Reduction in Children and Adolescents Summary Report. NIH Publication No.12-7486A. October 2012. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/files/docs/peds_guidelines_sum.pdf Pediatrics. 2011 Dec;128 Suppl 5:S213-56. doi: 10.1542/peds.2009-2107C. Epub 2011 Nov 14. |
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| Collection Devices: |
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| Specimen Required: |
Plasma: 2.0 mL
Pediatric Plasma: 1.0 mL
Specimen Stability: Ambient: 3 days Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 3 months |
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| Referral: |
Plasma: 2.0 mL
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| Requisition: | |||||
| Reference Values: |
< 3.5 mmol/L
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| Availability: |
Stat or Routine
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