Cholesterol Reflex

Message

Test performed at York Hospital Laboratory.

Test Code

CHOLR

CPT Codes
82465

Includes

If cholesterol is elevated, a Cardiac Profile 1 will be performed at an additional charge.

Preferred Specimen

0.3 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST)

Other Acceptable Specimens

0.3 mL serum collected in a no additive (red-top) tube, transferred to a plastic screw-cap vial
0.3 mL plasma collected in a lithium heparin (green-top) gel separator tube

Patient Preparation
Patient should fast 9-12 hours before specimen collection.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: 3 weeks

Methodology
Colorimetric

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

Next Day

Reference Range

<200 mg/dL

Clinical Significance

Cholesterol measurements are used to evaluate the risk of developing coronary artery occlusion, atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, and cerebrovascular disease. Coronary atherosclerosis correlates with a high cholesterol level. Cholesterol concentrations are increased in primary hypercholesterolemia; secondary hyperlipoproteinemia, including nephrotic syndrome; primary biliary cirrhosis; hypothyroidism; and in some cases diabetes mellitus. Low cholesterol concentrations may be found in malnutrition, malabsorption, advanced malignancy, and hyperthyroidism. Serum cholesterol concentration depends on many factors, including age and gender.

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.