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HDL CHOLESTEROL
Test Code20867W
CPT Codes
83718
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 15 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 15 days
Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1 day
Reference Range
| Male (mg/dL) |
Female (mg/dL) |
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| <20 Years | >45 | >45 |
| ≥20 Years | >40 | >50 |
Clinical Significance
HDL cholesterol is inversely related to the risk for cardiovascular disease. It increases following regular exercise, moderate alcohol consumption and with oral estrogen therapy. Decreased levels are associated with obesity, stress, cigarette smoking and diabetes mellitus.
