Laboratory Services
Cholesterol
Print this pageUpdated Test Information:
| Test Description |
Cholesterol
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| Test ID |
CHOL
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| General Information |
Evaluate lipid status and metabolic disorders.
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| Specimen Type |
Serum
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| Specimen Requirements |
SST
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Red, Li-heparin plasma, K2EDTA
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
SST - Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection.
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
1 mL
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL
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| Additional Processing Details |
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection.
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| Stability |
7 days at 15-25°C
7 days at 2-8°C 3 months at -15 to -20°C |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Citrate, oxalate, or fluoride plasma specimens
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| Methodology |
Enzymatic Colorimetric
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday
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| CPT Code(s) |
82465
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| Reference Range |
Desirable levels:
Acceptable: <200 Borderline: 200-239 High: ≥240 |
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics
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| LOINC Code(s) |
2093-3
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