LDL and HDL particles (NMR) test
Counts of total and small LDL, total and large HDL, and large VLDL cholesterol-carrying particles, plus LDL, HDL and VLDL particle size, measured by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). Order it on its own or add it to any panel.
Price at each lab
- Quest Diagnostics: $48. Reports 8 results: LDL particle number, Small LDL particle number, LDL size, HDL particle number, Large HDL particle number, HDL size, Large VLDL particle number, VLDL size.
- Labcorp: $49. Reports 11 results: HDL particle number, LDL size, LDL particle number, Small LDL particle number, VLDL size, Large VLDL particle number, HDL size, Insulin resistance score (LP-IR), Large HDL particle number.
- BioReference: $85. Reports 6 results: LDL particle number, LDL peak size, LDL pattern, Large HDL particles, Small LDL particles, Medium LDL particles.
Your price depends on your state and the laboratories near you.
Before your draw
No fasting needed.
Panels with LDL and HDL particles (NMR)
- Total Cardiac (16 tests, from $349)
Questions
How much does the LDL and HDL particles (NMR) test cost?
$48 at Quest Diagnostics, $49 at Labcorp or $85 at BioReference. The price for the lab near you shows before you pay.
Do I need to fast?
No. This test doesn’t need fasting.
Do I need a doctor’s order?
You don’t need your own. We arrange the lab order for you when you check out.
Can I add it to a panel?
Yes. Add it to any panel and it’s drawn at the same visit.
Can I use insurance?
No. CalaDX is self-pay and doesn’t bill insurance.
When will I see my results?
Most results arrive 5 to 9 days after your draw. They appear in My Orders as they arrive.
Your clinician decides what to test and what your results mean.