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HelpTest Code SDLDL Small Dense Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol, Serum
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: Fasting overnight (8-12 hours) required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
2. Send frozen.
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours | |
| Ambient | 8 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
≥18 years: <50 mg/dL
Reference values have not been established for patients who are younger than 18 years.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysSpecimen Retention Time
7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
83722