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CHOLESTEROL, HDL
MessageChemistry
Test Code
LAB101
Alias/See Also
HDL
CPT Codes
83718
Preferred Specimen
Light green top tube (lithium heparin plasma).
Refrigerated specimen preferred.
Fasting specimen preferred.
Refrigerated specimen preferred.
Fasting specimen preferred.
Minimum Volume
Whole blood: 600 uL ( one full light-green-top microtainer or two full red-top microtainers).
Serum/plasma: 300 uL plasma.
Other Acceptable Specimens
Gold top (serum separator tube) or Red Top
Instructions
Included in Lipid Panel.
PATIENT PREPARATION: Prior evening meal should contain no fatty foods and be completed by 6 pm.
LAB: Serum acceptable. Separate within 3 hours of collection.
PATIENT PREPARATION: Prior evening meal should contain no fatty foods and be completed by 6 pm.
LAB: Serum acceptable. Separate within 3 hours of collection.
Transport Container
Stoppered container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Ambient: not accepted.
Refrigerated: 3 days.
Frozen: 21 days.
Refrigerated: 3 days.
Frozen: 21 days.
FDA Status
Approved
Setup Schedule
Everyday
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
40-60 mg/dL
Low HDL: <40 mg/dL
Normal: 40 to 60 mg/dL
Desirable: >60 mg/dL
Low HDL: <40 mg/dL
Normal: 40 to 60 mg/dL
Desirable: >60 mg/dL
Performing Laboratory
HHI/ HHNB
