Lipid Panel with calculated LDL

Includes Triglycerides, Total Cholesterol, HDL-Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol (calculated)

Patient Preparation Patient should fast 8 hours prior to collection

Preferred Specimen(s) 3 mL serum

Instructions Centrifuge within 30-60 minutes following collection

Transport Container Plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Temperature

  • Ambient 5 days,
  • Refrigerated 7 days

Reject Criteria Hemolysis