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Cholesterol, HDL, Plasma or Serum
Test Code341
CPT Codes
82465-Cholesterol, total; 83718-Cholesterol, HDL
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma
Collection Instructions: Fasting (12-14 hour). Patient should be on a stable diet for 3 weeks and must not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before specimen is drawn.
Note: 1. Patient’s age and sex are required. 2. Indicate plasma. 3. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Collection Instructions: Fasting (12-14 hour). Patient should be on a stable diet for 3 weeks and must not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before specimen is drawn.
Note: 1. Patient’s age and sex are required. 2. Indicate serum. 3. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma
Collection Instructions: Fasting (12-14 hour). Patient should be on a stable diet for 3 weeks and must not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before specimen is drawn.
Note: 1. Patient’s age and sex are required. 2. Indicate plasma. 3. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Collection Instructions: Fasting (12-14 hour). Patient should be on a stable diet for 3 weeks and must not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before specimen is drawn.
Note: 1. Patient’s age and sex are required. 2. Indicate serum. 3. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Instructions
Venipuncture should occur before drug adminstration of NAC or Metamizole due to potential for falsely depressed results.
Methodology
Direct Homogeneous Assay Includes cholesterol, total.
Setup Schedule
Monday through Friday
Reference Range
CHOLESTEROL, TOTAL
<200 mg/dL (desirable blood cholesterol)
200-239 mg/dL (borderline high blood cholesterol)
>=240 mg/dL (high blood cholesterol)
CHOLESTEROL, HDL
>=40 mg/dL
<200 mg/dL (desirable blood cholesterol)
200-239 mg/dL (borderline high blood cholesterol)
>=240 mg/dL (high blood cholesterol)
CHOLESTEROL, HDL
>=40 mg/dL
Clinical Significance
Useful for determination of potential risk factor for coronary artery disease
Performed By
CoxHealth
