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High Density Lipoprotein

Test Code
LAB101


Alias/See Also
HDL


CPT Codes
83718

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST®)


Minimum Volume
1 mL Serum


Other Acceptable Specimens
Lithium heparin (green-top)


Instructions
Patient should be fasting for 12 hours before collection


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 3 months




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.