Test Code HDL High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol, Direct

Performing Laboratory

Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory

Useful For

HDL Cholesterol is used to evaluate the risk of developing coronary heary disease (CHD). The risk of CHD increases with lower HDL concentration.

Special Instructions

Fasting specimen: (12-14hours)

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/Serum

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

46-120 mg/dL

Methodology

Homogeneous enzymatic colorimetric assay.

CPT Code

83718

Loinc Code

2085-9