VLDL Cholesterol
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: Yes
Phlebotomy required
Details
This test measures the amount of triglycerides in the blood and calculates the level of very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL-C). VLDL-C is important for assessing the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) like heart disease.
- Triglycerides
- Cholesterol, Very Low Density Lipoprotein
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Details
VLDL Cholesterol - This test measures the amount of triglycerides in the blood and calculates the level of very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL-C). VLDL-C is important for assessing the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) like heart disease. VLDL carries cholesterol and is the main transporter of triglycerides in the blood. It's often part of a lipid profile test to evaluate overall risk for heart-related issues.
Why is this test important?
Understanding VLDL-C levels helps in identifying risks for atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), coronary heart disease, and metabolic syndrome. VLDL-C contains a lot of triglycerides and, once in your bloodstream, changes into other forms of cholesterol that can contribute to heart disease.
What type of sample is required for this test?
1 mL serum. A simple blood draw is needed.
3–5 business days
Triglycerides
≤9 Years <75 mg/dL
10-19 Years <90 mg/dL
≥20 Years <150 mg/dL
Cholesterol, VLDL <30 mg/dL (calc)
≤9 Years <75 mg/dL
10-19 Years <90 mg/dL
≥20 Years <150 mg/dL
Cholesterol, VLDL <30 mg/dL (calc)
Fasting for 9-12 hours before your blood draw is required.
- 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: 0.5 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: Serum separator tube (SST)
- Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 5 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 28 days
- Reject Criteria:
- Anticoagulants other than heparin
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
