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