LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol)--Calculated

Available only as part of Lipid Panel

Test ID

EPIC Order

Not orderable individually - available with Lipid Panel

CPT Code(s)

NA

Group/Individual Test

Individual

Laboratory

Core Laboratory

Tube Station

30

Specimen

Routine:

see Lipid Panel

Availability

24 hrs/day

Turnaround Time

Routine 2 hours; STAT 1 hour

Reference Range

Normal:

see Table below

Comments

ATP III Classification Guidelines: LDL

	mg/dL
NHLBI Recommended Ranges for Adults (20yrs+) (ATPIII)
Optimal	<100
Near Optimal	100-129
Borderline High	130-159
High	160-189
Very High	>190
NHLBI Recommended Range for Children (2-19yrs)
Desirable	<110
Borderline High	110-129
High	130

LDL will not be calculated when the Triglyceride ≥400 mg/dL. LDL, Direct

can be requested as a separately ordered test.

Reviewed by J. Carr on January 11, 2024

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514