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Cholesterol, Body Fluid

Test Code
BFCHO


Alias/See Also
LAB3001907


CPT Codes
84311

Preferred Specimen
3.0 mL body fluid collected in a red top tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL body fluid


Other Acceptable Specimens
Body fluid collected in a sterile sample cup


Reference Range
Reference ranges have not been established. Please refer to the serum reference range for clinical comparison/correlation, as the absolute value of the analyte concentration in body fluids is most informative when viewed in the context of, and in comparison to, simultaneously obtained blood levels.


Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health



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.