Direct Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) (222)

LDL-C is a measure of the amount of cholesterol in the atherogenic low-density lipoproteins. The direct measurement of LDL-C is not affected by non-fasting state. Values are somewhat higher than calculated LDL-C.

8-12 hour fast prior to collection.  Patient may drink water only.  (If ordered as part of a stand-alone test, fasting is not required.)