CPT/HCPCS
83722
Order Code
CH256
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Preferred Specimens
Serum
Minimum Volume (uL)
0.5 mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Reject Criteria
Received room temperature or frozen
Special Instructions
Red-top (Serum Separator Tube – SST®)
1. Gently invert 5x (DO NOT SHAKE!)
2. Let blood clot for 30 minutes at room temperature.
3. Centrifuge at 1300 rcf for 10 minutes.
4. Store and transport refrigerated
Test Details
Methodology
Enzymatic
Clinical Significance
The small dense LDL test can be used to determine cardiovascular risk in individuals with metabolic syndrome or established/progressing coronary artery disease, individuals with triglyceride levels between 70 and 140 mg/dL, as well as individuals with a diet high in trans fat or carbohydrates.
Alternative Names
Small Dense LDL
