LDL Cholesterol
- Useful for:
Calculation of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol using total cholesterol, non-high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglyceride concentrations . Managing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk.
- Method Name: Calculated
- Other Common Names: LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein), Cholesterol
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 8
- Fasting or other requirements: 8-12 hrs fasting
- Specimen Type: Serum
- Specimen Required Supplies: Serum gel vial (preferred), Red top vial (acceptable)
- Specimen Volume: 0.5 ml
- Specimen retention time: 7 days
- Report Available: Same day/1 day
- Performing Laboratories Location: Central Lab, BOCOC Lab and Apollonio Lab
