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Test Code HDL HDL-Cholesterol

Alias

HDL

Collection Method

Venous Collection

Container

Light Green Lithium Heparin tube

Instructions/Special Handling

None

Preferred Specimen

Light Green (Lithium Heparin) Plasma

Acceptable Specimes

  • Serum
    • Gold SST tube
    • Red tube
  • Plasma
    • Light Green lithium heparin

Units

mg/dL

Reference Ranges

Adult (>/= 20 years):  >40 mg/dL

Desirable >/=60 mg/dL
Low <40 mg/dL

Pediatric (</=19 years):  >45 mg/dL

Acceptable >45 mg/dL
Borderline Low 40 - 45 mg/dL
Low <40 mg/dL

HDL-cholesterol is affected by a number of factors, e.g. smoking, exercise, hormones, sex and age.

Critical Values

N/A

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis N/A
Icterus Grossly icteric
Lipemia N/A
Other QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type

 

Specimen Stability

Ambient (15-25°C) 3 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C) 7 days
Frozen (-20°C) 3 months

 

Performing Site

Boone Health Laboratory

Performance Information

Days/Times Performed Daily 24/7
Expected Turn around Time Same day
Methodology/Method Description Roche Cobas - Enyzmatic cholorimetric test

 

CPT Code(s)

83718

CMS National Coverage Policy - Lipid Testing

Panel Components

N/A