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Cholesterol, High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL), Plasma or Serum
Test CodeHDL - NOCO
CPT Codes
83718
Includes
Note: This test is included in LIPIDP - Lipid Panel
Preferred Specimen
In-patient: 1 mL plasma from Green top (Lithium Heparin)
Out-patient: 1 mL serum from SST
Out-patient: 1 mL serum from SST
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Note: For neonate requirements see Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes
Note: For neonate requirements see Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 mL serum from SST or Red Top
Instructions
- Fasting-overnight (12-14 hour).
- Patient must not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before specimen is drawn.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Plasma Li Hep | Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Serum SST | Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Red Top – Separated* | Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis
Methodology
Colorometric Bichromatic Endpoint
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
Summit View
Low HDL: <40 mg/dL
Normal HDL: 40 - 60 mg/dL
Desirable HDL: >60 mg/dL
NCMC, MMC & BFCMC
MALE
0- 18 years: >45 mg/dL
18 - 150 years: >39
FEMALE
0 - 18 years: >45 mg/dL
18 - 150 years: >49 mg/dL
Low HDL: <40 mg/dL
Normal HDL: 40 - 60 mg/dL
Desirable HDL: >60 mg/dL
NCMC, MMC & BFCMC
MALE
0- 18 years: >45 mg/dL
18 - 150 years: >39
FEMALE
0 - 18 years: >45 mg/dL
18 - 150 years: >49 mg/dL
Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
Mckee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
Summit View Laboratory
Sterling Regional Medical Center
East Morgan County Hospital
