Cholesterol (LDL), Calculated

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General Information

Lab Name
Cholesterol (LDL), Calculated
Lab Code
LDL
Description
For the *NCEP Guidelines concerning cholesterol see: National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP)
Components

Interpretation

Guidelines
Reference Range
Units: mg/dL
Female Male
AgeRange AgeRange
0-<130 0-<130

Effective date: 03/01/2015

Ref. Range Notes
*(Per NCEP Guidelines)
Target LDL cholesterol by risk category:
CHD and CHD risk equivalents: <100 mg/dL
Multiple (2+) risk factors: <130 mg/dL
Zero to one risk factor: <160 mg/dL

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type

Processing

Receiving Instructions
Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Chemistry, Automated Panels(CHA)
Frequency
Available STAT?
Performing Location(s)

Billing & Coding

LOINC
13457-7
Interfaced Result Code
UOW3778