Non-HDL Cholesterol (calculated)
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml
Tube type: SST
Other acceptable tube types
Lithium heparin (pale green)
Special instructions
Reported as part of the full lipid profile.
This is a calculated test, using cholesterol & HDL.
Units
mmol/L
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
Webpage created: October 2025.
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