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HelpTest Code BFCH Cholesterol, Body Fluid
Performing Laboratory
Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory
Specimen Required
Test updated May 2016
| Container/Tube | Green Top |
| Specimen Volume | 1.0mL |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5mL |
Note: Indicate type of fluid on specimen tube (E.g. Pleural, peritoneal, ascities)
Specimen Type
Body Fluid
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Time Frame |
| Ambient 15-25°C | 7 days |
| Refrigerated 2-8°C | 7 days |
Day(s) Test Set up
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
Reference range has not been established for this specimen type.
Methodology
Enzymatic Colorimetric Method.
CPT Code
82465
Loinc Code
12183-0