55440-2
LaboratoryCholesterol.in LDL (real) [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma by VAP
Definition
Unlike "direct LDL" kits, the VAP method directly measures real LDL separately from Lp(a), IDL and VLDL.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Cholesterol.in LDL
Property
MCnc
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser/Plas
Scale Type
Qn
Method Type
VAP
Details
Class
CHEM
Order/Observation
Observation
Short Name
LDLc-R SerPl VAP-mCnc
Display Name
Cholesterol in LDL VAP [Mass/Vol]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 55440-2?
LOINC code 55440-2 identifies "Cholesterol.in LDL (real) [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma by VAP". Unlike "direct LDL" kits, the VAP method directly measures real LDL separately from Lp(a), IDL and VLDL.
What does 55440-2 measure?
This code measures Cholesterol.in LDL in Ser/Plas. It belongs to the CHEM class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.