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Cholesterol with Reflex to Lipid Panel
Test CodeLAB6008
CPT Codes
82465
Includes
"CHOLESTEROL
Will reflex to Lipid panel if cholesterol if Cholsterol level is greater than 200 mg/dL"
Will reflex to Lipid panel if cholesterol if Cholsterol level is greater than 200 mg/dL"
Instructions
Routine venipuncture. One 5ml light green top (heparin) tube or one 4.5ml red/gold top serum separator tube. Minimum volume 1ml serum or plasma
Specimen Stability
Refrigerate, stable 48 hours; stable 8 hours at room temperature; stable >48 hours if frozen.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Failure to follow proper collection or storage procedures
Methodology
Colorimetric.
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Within 24 hours
Reference Range
120-200 mg/dL
Clinical Significance
Cholesterol measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of atherosclerotic coronary artery disease, and the diagnosis of metabolic disorders involving lipids and lipoproteins.
Additional Information
NCd-ABN_Lipids_Testing_CHOLR
