HDL Cholesterol

Message
SRHC Clients

Outreach/Outpatients:  1 lime green tube

Inpatients:  1 lime green top tube


Fasting specimen preferred.
Transport room temp <2 hours if serum and cells are not separated.
Transport refrigerated <8 hours if cells and serum are separated.


 


Test Code
HDL


CPT Codes
83718

Other Acceptable Specimens
1 lime green tube, 1 yellow tube or 1 red tube


Instructions
SRHC Clients: 1 lime green

Fasting specimen preferred.


Transport Container
1 lime green tube, 1 yellow tube or 1 red tube


Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 7 days
 


Methodology
Both Enzymatic and Colorimetry

Report Available
4-8 hrs




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.