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HDL CHOLESTEROL
MessageCHEMISTRY
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
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
