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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