Cardio IQ® Direct LDL

Cardio IQ® Direct LDL

Test Code

91723
83721
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
91723
83721
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano | Quest Nichols Institute -San Juan Capistrano, CA. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account or to find available tests you can order.
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Clinical Significance

Cardio IQ® Direct LDL - LDL Cholesterol is referred to as the "bad" cholesterol. Interpretive ranges are based on the guidelines of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP).

Test Resources

Test Summary

LDL Cholesterol

Test Details

Patient Preparation

If a Direct LDL-cholesterol measurement is to be performed along with triglycerides, but not part of a lipid panel, then the patient should be fasting 9-12 hours prior to collection. If the Direct LDL cholesterol is ordered along with a lipid panel, then a fasting sample is not required.

Methodology

Enzymatic

Reference Range(s)

<20 Years <110 mg/dL
≥20 Years <100 mg/dL

Alternative Name(s)

CardioIQ®,Direct LDL, Cardio IQ®

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

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If a Direct LDL-cholesterol measurement is to be performed along with triglycerides, but not part of a lipid panel, then the patient should be fasting 9-12 hours prior to collection. If the Direct LDL cholesterol is ordered along with a lipid panel, then a fasting sample is not required.

Methodology

Enzymatic

Reference Range(s)

<20 Years <110 mg/dL
≥20 Years <100 mg/dL

Alternative Name(s)

CardioIQ®,Direct LDL, Cardio IQ®
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 6 days
  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: 31 days

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
1 mL serum
0.5 mL
Transport tube
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Room temperature: 6 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 31 days
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano | Quest Nichols Institute -San Juan Capistrano, CA. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account or to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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