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Cholesterol, Total, Plasma or Serum
Test CodeCPT Codes
82465
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).
Transport Temperature
Methodology
Enzymatic Cholesterol Oxidase
Setup Schedule
Reference Range
200-239 mg/dL (borderline high blood cholesterol)
> =240 mg/dL (high blood cholesterol)
Clinical Significance
Performed By
CoxHealth