sdLDL
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
The sdLDL test is used in conjunction with other lipid measurements and clinical evaluations to aid in the risk management of lipoprotein disorders associated with cardiovascular disease.
- sdLDL
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
sdLDL
This test is crucial for understanding your risk related to lipoprotein disorders, which are linked to cardiovascular diseases. It's used alongside other lipid measurements and clinical evaluations to help manage these risks effectively.
This test is crucial for understanding your risk related to lipoprotein disorders, which are linked to cardiovascular diseases. It's used alongside other lipid measurements and clinical evaluations to help manage these risks effectively.
What patients is this test right for?
This test is particularly important for individuals who are being evaluated for cardiovascular disease risk due to lipoprotein disorders.
What type of sample is required for this test?
1 mL serum.
A simple blood draw is needed.
A simple blood draw is needed.
Test Resources
Information not provided.
3–5 business days
<50.0 mg/dL
Fasting before your blood draw may be required. Please ask your doctor if you should fast prior to testing.
- Fasting before a blood draw means you don't eat or drink anything except water.
- Your doctor should provide any special instructions related to fasting for your test. Always follow your doctor's instructions.
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 1 mL serum
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: Transport tube
- Transport Temperature: Refrigerated (Cold Packs)
- Specimen Stability:
- Refrigerated: 10 days
- Frozen: 20° C: 14 days; -70° C: 90 days
- Reject Criteria: NA
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
