CHOLESTEROL, SERUM

Test Code

CHOL

CPT Codes
82465

Preferred Specimen

Gold Tube (SST)

Patient Preparation
Fasting at least 12 hours

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Green Tube (Lithium Heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum or plasma from red cells.

Transport Container

GOLD Tube

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Gross Lipimia

Methodology
Cholesterol oxidase, esterase, peroxidase

Setup Schedule

DAILY, as received

Report Available

STAT: <60 minutes
Routine: <4 hours

Reference Range

Male/Female Ages >=12 Years: <200 mg/dL
Reference ranges may vary based on performing lab. Use lab reports when interpreting patient results.

Clinical Significance

Testing cholesterol level is an essential part of understanding the risk for heart disease. People with high total cholesterol levels are at higher risk for heart disease.

Performing Laboratory
Mount Sinai Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.