CHOLESTEROL

Test Code

CHOL

CPT Codes
82465

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma or serum and red cells. Refrigerate until tested.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days
Frozen up to 3 months

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

EDTA plasma is no longer an acceptable specimen alternative

Methodology

Cholesterol oxidase, esterase, peroxidase

Setup Schedule

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

Reference Range

< 200 mg/dL

Clinical Significance

Evaluate lipid status and metabolic disorders

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

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

Last Updated: April 25, 2023

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