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HDL Cholesterol
Test CodeHDL
Alias/See Also
Included in Lipid Profile
CPT Codes
83718
Preferred Specimen
Green
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Lithium Heparin Plasma (green top) tube
Instructions
For the most accurate results, collect specimen after a 12 - 14 hour fast.
Transport Container
Serum (gold top) tube or Lithium Heparin Plasma (green top) tube
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigeration
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature - 1 day; Refrigerated - 3 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Quantity Not Sufficient, EDTA (purple top tube) contamination, IV contamination
Methodology
Colorimetric
Setup Schedule
Daily upon receipt
Report Available
Upon completion of analysis
Reference Range
Low: < 40 mg/dL
High: = or > 60 mg/dL
Clinical Significance
High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is used to evaluate the risk of developing coronary heart disease (CHD). The risk of CHD increases with lower HDL cholesterol concentrations.