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Lab Test Dictionary

High Density Lipoprotein


Synonyms

HDL Cholesterol

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Performing Lab

RCHSD Chemistry


Epic ID

LAB101

Lab Test Days

As received

Standard TAT

2 hrs

Stat TAT

1 hr


Collection Information

Specimen Required

Minimum 1 ml blood

Container Type

Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)

Collection Instructions

Pt should be fasting 14 hrs before draw Can be ordered with amalipid


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Test Volume Required

0.5 ml serum or plasma

Minimum Test Volume

0.3 ml serum or plasma

Processing Instructions

Centrifuge & separate serum or plasma. Give directly to Chemistry.


Comments

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


CPT Codes

83718


Revised

06-21-06

Initials

LGS