Cholesterol, HDL (HDL Cholesterol)

Message
EDTA plasma results should be multiplied by 1.03 to provide serum equivalent results.


Test Code
HDL


Preferred Specimen
1 mL Serum or Plasma ( EDTA, sodium or lithium heparin)


Instructions
"A 12 hour fast is recommended.
Testing Frequency: Performed as ordered"


Transport Container
PST, Plasma Separator


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 7 days Refrigerated


Methodology
Accelerator Selective Detergent Methodology

Reference Range
"M Up to 2 Years 12 - 60 mg/dL
M Up to 7 Years 26 - 68 mg/dL
M Up to 12 Years 28 - 76 mg/dL
M Up to 16 Years 22 - 73 mg/dL
M Up to 19 Years 28 - 72 mg/dL
M Up to 999 Years 40 - 59 mg/dL
F Up to 2 Years 12 - 60 mg/dL
F Up to 7 Years 16 - 62 mg/dL
F Up to 12 Years 26 - 77 mg/dL
F Up to 16 Years 28 - 79 mg/dL
F Up to 19 Years 24 - 74 mg/dL
F Up to 999 Years 40 - 59 mg/dL"


Clinical Significance
"Expected Value(s):
<40 Low
>=60 High (Optimal)"




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.