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CHOLESTEROL, HDL
MessageChemistry
Test Code
LAB101
CPT Codes
83718
Preferred Specimen
Light green top tube (lithium heparin plasma).
Fasting 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
