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HelpTest Code CHOL Cholesterol
Performing Laboratory
Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory
Useful For
Cholesterol is an essential structural component of cell membranes and the outer layer of plasma lipoproteins and is the precursor of all steriod hormones including sex and adrenal hormones, bile acids and Vitamin D.
Cholesterol measurement is used to evaluate the risk of developingn coronary artery disease.
Special Instructions
Fasting specimen (12-14 hours).
Specimen Required
| Container/Tube | |
| Acceptable | PST (Li Hep) Gel- Mint Green Top |
| Acceptable | SST |
| Specimen Volume | 3.0 mL |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
Specimen Type
Plasma preferred.
Serum acceptable.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability
| Specimen | Temperature | Time Frame |
| Plasma | Refrigerated 2-8°C | 7 days |
| Serum-gel tube | Refrigerated 2-8°C | 7 days |
Updated June 2020
Day(s) Test Set up
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
| NHLBI Recommendations | |
| Desirable: | <200 mg/dL |
| Borderline High: | 200-239 mg/dL |
| High: | >240 mg/dL |
Methodology
Enzymatic, colorimetric method.
CPT Code
82465
Loinc Code
2093-3