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HDL-CHOLESTEROL

Test Code
LAB101


CPT Codes
83718

Preferred Specimen
Green Top/Gel LiHep


Minimum Volume
0.2 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
5.0 mL Gold SST


Instructions
Refrigerate


Transport Container
LI Heparin (GST)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Methodology
Enzymatic Colorimetric

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:1 day


Reference Range
HDL-CHOLESTEROL:   > 39 mg/dL 


Clinical Significance
Cholesterol measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving excess cholesterol in the blood and lipid and lipoprotein metabolism disorders.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Chemistry



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