CHOL HDL
Cholesterol, Total & HDL, Serum or Plasma
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2174
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Patient Preparation:
Patient should fast overnight (12 - 14 hours).
Container Type:
Serum gel tube or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
6 mL
Minimum Volume:
3 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. Indicate serum or plasma on the request form.
2. Label the specimen appropriately.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
CPT Codes:
83718 - HDL (EAP 30011402)
82465 - Cholesterol (EAP 30011380)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Test Includes:
Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Non HDL Cholesterol (Calculated)
Reference Ranges:
Direct HDL Cholesterol
0-18 years: > 45 mg/dL
19 + years: > 40 mg/dL
Non HDL Cholesterol
0 - 18 years:
< 120 mg/dL Acceptable
120 - 144 mg/dL Borderline High
≥ 145 mg/dL High
19 + years: ≤ 130 mg/dL