HDL (Cholesterol High Density Lipid)
Order Name
HDL
Test Number: 2001840
Revision Date 05/20/2021
Test Number: 2001840
Revision Date 05/20/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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HDL (Cholesterol High Density Lipid)
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Enzymatic | 2085-9 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Fasting 12 hours. Stability: Ambient 2 days, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 3 months |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Used in assessing risk of coronary heart disease |
| CPT Code(s) | 83718 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |