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CHOLESTEROL
MessageCHEMISTRY
Test Code
CHOL
Alias/See Also
CHOL
Preferred Specimen
PLASMA, PLEURAL FLUID, PERITONEAL FLUID,
Minimum Volume
2 ML
Other Acceptable Specimens
SERUM- GOLD TOP SST TUBE
Instructions
FASTING SAMPLE IS PREFERED, BUT IS UP TO DOCTOR OR PATIENT: Draw 1 Lt Green tube, lithium heparin tube-plasma, spin and separate plasma. Testing on body fluid is performed and reported at the clinician's request. The laboratory has no specific data on the accuracy or reliability of body fluid test.
Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE
Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 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
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unlabeled sample, improper temperature during transport. Wrong sample collection.
Methodology
Enzymatic
Setup Schedule
DAILY
Report Available
DAILY
Reference Range
<200 is desirable
200-239 is borderline/high
>240 is high
200-239 is borderline/high
>240 is high
Clinical Significance
Total serum cholesterol analysis is useful in the diagnosis of hyperlipoproteinemia, atherosclerosis, hepatic and thyroid diseases.
Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- CHEMISTRY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5518, 5519
