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Blood Test Information

LDL Cholesterol (calculated)
(a.k.a LDL)
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml

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Test Code: LIP

Tube type: SST

Other acceptable tube types
Lithium heparin (pale green)

Special instructions
Reported as part of the full lipid profile.

Units
mmol/L

Linked to
Lipids

Turnaround Time
1 day

Department: Biochemistry

Links:
» QRISKŪ3 cardiovascular disease risk calculator
» Assessment & Management of Lipids in Primary Care

 
 

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