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CHOLESTEROL  Serum/Plasma

Test Code
CHOL


CPT Codes
82465

Preferred Specimen
Light Green (Lithium) Gel or Gold Top Tube


Specimen Stability
5 days


Clinical Significance
In vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of total cholesterol in human serum.  Lipids and lipoproteins are associated with CHD, lipid metabolism disorders, and atherosclerosis.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.