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Cholesterol, Total, Plasma or Serum

Test Code
342


CPT Codes
82465

Preferred Specimen


Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma
Collection Instructions: Fasting (12-14 hour). Patient should be on a stable diet for 3 weeks and must not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before specimen is drawn.
Note: 1. Patient’s age and sex are required. 2. Indicate plasma. 3. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Collection Instructions: Fasting (12-14 hour). Patient should be on a stable diet for 3 weeks and must not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before specimen is drawn.
Note: 1. Patient’s age and sex are required. 2. Indicate serum. 3. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

 




Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Methodology
Enzymatic Cholesterol Oxidase

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
<200 mg/dL (desirable blood cholesterol)
200-239 mg/dL (borderline high blood cholesterol)
> =240 mg/dL (high blood cholesterol)


Clinical Significance
 Useful for evaluation of coronary arterial occlusion, atherosclerosis, and complications including the demise of the patient.


Performed By
CoxHealth



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