CHOLESTEROL, SERUM/PLASMA

Synonyms:
Computer Code: (CHOL)
Specimen Collection: 2 mL blood (light green top (Li Heparin) preferred. Red/gold acceptable). Pediatrics: 0.5 mL blood (light green top (Li Heparin) preferred. Red/gold acceptable). Fasting required.
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube.
Reference Values: Desirable: <200 MG/DL Borderline High: 200-239 MG/DL High: >239 MG/DL
Lab Code: Chemistry
Requisition: C/H
Test Frequency: Daily
Routine TAT: 2 hrs
Stat TAT: 60 min
CPT Code(s): 82465
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII