Laboratory test
LDL Cholesterol
LDL Cholesterol: 1 parameter from a blood sample, fasting required.
Also known as
LDL Cholesterol Test
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- Required (8–10 hours)
- Expected report time
- Same day / 24 hours
- Parameters
- 1
What is the LDL Cholesterol?
LDL Cholesterol includes LDL (Bad Cholesterol). The listed sample is Blood (Serum). The parameter table provides the available units and method details. Discuss the measurements with your clinician in the context of the investigations requested.
What does the LDL Cholesterol measure?
1 parameter. Expand a group to see the measurements, units and available method details.
Lipid Profile1 parameter
| Parameter | Unit | Catalogue method | LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDL (Bad Cholesterol) | mg/dL | Direct (selective detergent / enzymatic) | 13457-7 |
The reference interval printed on your actual laboratory report governs interpretation. Intervals can vary by laboratory, method, age, sex and pregnancy. Methods can also vary by processing laboratory.
LDL Cholesterol: sample & preparation
Sample: Blood. Fasting: Required (8–10 hours).
- Fast (no food, only water) for 8-10 hours before this test. Take your usual medicines unless your doctor tells you otherwise. A blood sample will be drawn from a vein in your arm.
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1 parameter · Fasting: Required (8–10 hours) · Report time: Same day / 24 hours
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