LDL cholesterol (derived)

Test/Investigation

LDL cholesterol (derived)

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH, QEH, JPUH

Units

mmol/L

Also Known as/Frequency of Test

LDL-C, LDL, Low density lipoprotein cholesterol

Sample type

Serum

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

1 hour / 4 hour / by 8am next day

Reference intervals (adult unless stated)

0.4 – 3.0 mmol/L

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

Y NNUH, QEH