HDL Cholesterol
If you request HDL we will measure cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol and a calculated LDL cholesterol.
| Tube | 01 (SE) - Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0064 |
| Additional Information | LDL cholesterol = Total chol - HDL - (trigs/2.2) |
| Turn Around | A&E: N/A Day Case: N/A In-Patient: 6 Hours Out-Patient: 24 Hours GP: 24 Hours |
| Send to | Blood Sciences Cross Site |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Collection Con | Intensive care units, renal unit, transplant unit, patients on IV heparin use lithium-heparin (Green with Yellow ring) tube. Instructions for Lab: Store at 2-8oC centrifuged prior to analysis if delayed |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | Blood Sciences Refernce ranges available through the useful information and links page:https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology/blood-sciences/useful-information-and-links/ |
| Units | mmol/L |
| Telepath | HDL1L |
| ICE Codes | LHDL |
