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CHOLESTEROL
Test CodeCHOL
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