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Cholesterol Non-Fasting

Message
No reference ranges are available for a non-fasting specimen.  If a fasting specimen is needed, please order Cholesterol Fasting with mnemonic CH.


Test Code
CHNF


CPT Codes
82465

Preferred Specimen
1 mL plasma from a light green lithium heparin tube.


Patient Preparation
Patient does not need to be fasting for this test.

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Gold SST(serum separator) tube


Instructions
Collect light green lithium heparin tube.


Transport Container
Light green lithium heparin tube.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Report Available
Within 24 hours


Reference Range
No reference ranges are available for a non-fasting specimen.




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.