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HelpTest Code LAB60 Cholesterol, Total
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-SPH-STH-LDH-CUH
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)
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: ≤-20°C 3 months
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82465