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
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