HIGH DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN

Test Code

HDL

CPT Codes
83718

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma and red cells. Separate and refrigerate until tested.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

15-30°C up to 14 hours
2-8°C up to 7 days
Frozen up to 3 months

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

Hemolyzed

Methodology

Direct measure, polymerpolyanion

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Report Available

Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.

Reference Range

>40 mg/dL

Clinical Significance

Investigation of serum lipids aids in the evaluation of potential risk factors for atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)

Last Updated: June 9, 2023

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