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Cholesterol
MessageThis test may be ordered alone or as part of the Lipid Profile.
Performed in the Chemistry laboratory x5820.
10.2018
Performed in the Chemistry laboratory x5820.
10.2018
Test Code
CHOL
CPT Codes
82465
Preferred Specimen
Plasma from a green top (PST) tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
NULL
Instructions
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection
Transport Container
Green Top (PST) tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
2 - 8 oC: 7 days
Methodology
Enzymatic (Abbott Architect)
Setup Schedule
This assay is run 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Reference Range
Adults (18 years old and older): < 200 mg/dL (Desirable)
200 - 239 mg/dL (Borderline High)
≥ 240 mg/dL (High)
Children (2 - 17 years old): < 170 mg/dL (Desirable)
170 - 199 mg/dL (Borderline High)
≥ 200 mg/dL (High)
200 - 239 mg/dL (Borderline High)
≥ 240 mg/dL (High)
Children (2 - 17 years old): < 170 mg/dL (Desirable)
170 - 199 mg/dL (Borderline High)
≥ 200 mg/dL (High)
Clinical Significance
This test is used in the diagnosis and treatment of atherosclerotic coronary artery disease. It is also used in the diagnosis of metabolic disorders involving lipids and lipoproteins.
