LDL

Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

LIP

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0165

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

24 hours

Synonyms

Low Density Lipoprotein

Turnaround Time

2 hours

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Plain (Red Top)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Plain (Red Top)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.4

Contact Information