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Cholesterol,Total

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
CHOL


CPT Codes
82465

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma


Instructions
12 hour fast preferred.


Transport Container
PST tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Colorimeteric

Reference Range
<200 mg/dL         (desirable)
201-239 mg/dL   (borderline high)
>239 mg/dL         (high)


Clinical Significance
Cholesterol is a lipid found normally in blood. Prolonged elevated levels of cholesterol have been implicated as one of the primary causes of coronary heart disease.



Last Updated: January 16, 2020


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.