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Cholesterol
Test CodeCHOL
CPT Codes
82465
Preferred Specimen
GREEN Lithium Heparin Plasma
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
SST Serum Separator, Red No Gel
Instructions
Separate from cells within 3 hours of collection
Transport Container
GREEN Lithium Heparin
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 3 Days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Not separated from cells within 3 hours of collection
Methodology
Vitros 7600/3400
Clinical Significance
Cholesterol measurements are used to evaluate the risk of developing coronary artery occlusion, atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, and cerebrovascular disease. Coronary atherosclerosis correlates with a high cholesterol level. Cholesterol concentrations are increased in primary hypercholesterolemia; secondary hyperlipoproteinemia, including nephrotic syndrome; primary biliary cirrhosis; hypothyroidism; and in some cases diabetes mellitus. Low cholesterol concentrations may be found in malnutrition, malabsorption, advanced malignancy, and hyperthyroidism. Serum cholesterol concentration depends on many factors, including age and gender
Performed By
RFGH Laboratory
Performing Laboratory
RFGH Laboratory
