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CHOLESTEROL FASTING

Test Code
CH


Alias/See Also
CH


CPT Codes
82465

Preferred Specimen
1 ml of plasma from a light green lithium heparin tube


Patient Preparation
The patient should be fasting 9-12 prior to specimen collection.

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Gold SST (serum separator tube)


Instructions
Patient should be fasting for 9-12 hours prior to specimen collection.


Transport Container
GREEN


Transport Temperature
Reftrigerated


Report Available
Within 24 hours




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.