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Lab Test Dictionary

Cholesterol


Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Performing Lab

RCHSD Chemistry


Epic ID

LAB60

Lab Test Days

As received

Standard TAT

3 hrs

Stat TAT

1 hr


Collection Information

Specimen Required

Minimum 1.0 ml blood

Container Type

Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)

Collection Instructions

Patient must fast 12 hours before collection. Gold or red top tube also acceptable


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Test Volume Required

0.3 ml plasma (or serum)

Minimum Test Volume

0.3 ml plasma (or serum

Processing Instructions

Centrifuge & separate


Comments

NOTE: For small infants, 0.6 ml in light green microtainer is acceptable.


CPT Codes

82465