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Cholesterol

Test Code
CHOL


CPT Codes
82465

Preferred Specimen
Light GREEN (PST)


Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum (Red) or Gold (SST) or Orange (OJ) or Tiger Top Serum


Instructions
Fasting for 14 hours.


Specimen Stability
Total cholesterol in serum is stable for 7 days when stored at 2-8°C, 3 months when stored <= -20°C, and for over one year stored at <-70°


Methodology
Beckman AU
Dimension

Setup Schedule
24x7


Reference Range
Cholesterol:  100-200 mg/dL


Clinical Significance

Cholesterol is different from most tests in that it is not used to diagnose or monitor a disease but is used instead to estimate risk of developing a disease — specifically heart disease. Because high blood cholesterol has been associated with hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), heart disease, and a raised risk of death from heart attacks, cholesterol testing is considered a routine part of preventive health care.

National Cholesterol Education Program Cholesterol Guidelines:




  • Desirable:             <200

  • Borderline High:     200-239

  • High:                      >=240




Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory
CCMC Laboratory
FHSH Laboratory



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.