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Test Code LAB60 Cholesterol, Total

Intended Use

Used in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving excess cholesterol in the blood, and lipid and lipoprotein metabolism disorders

Methodology

Colorimetric

 

Performing Laboratory

RCH-SPH-STH-LDH-CUH-RCCFS-SPC10S

Specimen Requirements

Preferred: Plasma (heparinized)

Container/tube: Lt Green/Mint top (lithium heparin) tube; Centrifuge within 30 minutes of collection.

Acceptable: Serum

Container: Plain, red-top or gold, serum gel tube; Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Centrifuge within 30 minutes of collection.

Specimen Volume:   1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.1 mL)

Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 7 days

Frozen: ≤-20°C 3 months

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82465