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Test Code LAB178D Cholesterol, Body Fluid

Intended Use

The cholesterol test system is intended for the quantitative determination of cholesterol concentrations in human serum, body fluid (RCH ONLY) or plasma.

Methodology

Colorimetric

Performing Laboratory

RCH

Specimen Requirements

Treat as serum. 

Submit 1 mL of body fluid in a screw-capped, sterile container. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

 

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 Days
Frozen (<-20°C): 3 Months
Frozen (<-70°C): >1 Year

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82465