HDL CHOLESTEROL

Message
CHEMISTRY


Test Code
HDL CHOL


Preferred Specimen
PLASMA


Minimum Volume
1mLs


Instructions
1 LI HEP(LIGHT GREEN) PST TUBE,, SPIN DOWN AND SEND TO LAB.*** FASTING REQUIREMENTS ARE UP TO PHYSICIAN OR PATIENT.


Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 2 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 3 months


Methodology
Enzymatic

Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
DAILY


Reference Range
40 – 60 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
HDL Cholesterol is inversely related to the risk for cardiovascular disease. It increases following regular exercise, moderate alcohol consumption and with oral estrogen therapy. Decreased levels are associated with obesity, stress, cigarette smoking and diabetes mellitus.


Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- CHEMISTRY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5518, 5519



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.