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HDL Cholesterol

Test Code
HDL


CPT Codes
83718

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, Gross Hemolysis


Methodology
Vitros 7600/3400

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.


Performed By
RFGH Laboratory

Performing Laboratory
RFGH Laboratory



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