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Cholesterol, Total

Test Code
CHOL


Preferred Specimen
Serum, 0.5 mL minimum


Instructions
Fasting specimen preferred


Transport Container
SST tube


Transport Temperature
Specimen stable for 4 days refrigerated.


Reference Range
See report for normal ranges.


Clinical Significance
Serum cholesterol is elevated in the hereditary hyperlipoproteinemias and in various other metabolic diseases. Low levels of cholesterol can be seen in hyperthyroidism, malabsorption and deficiencies of apolipoproteins.




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.