Description
Lipid panel with reflex to direct LDL means that the direct LDL-C measurement will be performed if the Triglycerides level is >400 mg/dL. . This panel is useful in the detection, classification, and monitoring of hyperlipidemia, especially those expected to have highly elevated Triglycerides levels.
Disease/Condition
Heart Disease
Location
Specimen
Type
Spectrophotometry
Analytes Included
- Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol
- Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol
More Info
Calculated: LDL, Cholesterol Ratio, Non-HDL Cholesterol