Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:LDL-cholesterol
Alias or Abbreviation:Lipids
Accreditation:UKAS Accredited ISO15189:2022 On scope
Intro:
Calculated test: Sampson equation, using total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL.Note: not applicable where triglycerides > 9.0 mmol/L
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?No
Part of Profile:Yes
Tests in Profile:Total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL
Units:mmol/L
Minimum Sample Volume:1mL
Expected Turnaround Time:Inpatient 4hrs; Out Patient 1 day (from receipt)
Test Code:LIP, FLIP
Sample Type:
Serum gel tube (gold top)Maximum Add on Time:3 days
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
EQA Scheme:NEQAS Lipids
Site Sample Tested:All acute sites
Minimum Request Interval (MRI):28 days
