Test Code LAB101 Cholesterol, HDL
Intended Use
Used for the quantitative determination of HDL-Cholesterol concentrations.
Methodology
Colorimetric
Performing Laboratory
RCH-SPH-STH-LDH-CUH-RCCFS-SPC10S
Specimen Requirements
Preferred: Plasma (heparinized)
Container/Tube: Lt green/Mint top (lithium heparin)
Acceptable: Serum
Container/Tube: Plain, Red-top or Gold, serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum volume: 0.1 mL)
Collection Instructions: Patient should be fasting for 12 hours. Forward promptly.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 14 hours
Refrigerated (preferred): 1 week
Frozen: ≤-70C for 3 months
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83718