Cholesterol, Total, Serum or Plasma

CHOL

Performing Lab:

Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories

Patient Preparation:

Patient must fast overnight (12 - 14 hours).

Container Type:

Serum gel tube or green top (heparin) tube

Specimen Type:

Serum or plasma

Preferred Volume:

2 mL

Minimum Volume:

0.5 mL

Collection Procedure:

1. Indicate serum or plasma on the request form.
2. Label the specimen appropriately.

Store and Transport:

Room Temperature: < 12 hours
Refrigerated: > 12 hours

CPT Codes:

82465

Test Schedule:

Monday through Sunday

Reference Ranges:

0 - 18 years:
< 170 mg/dL Acceptable
170 - 199 mg/dL Borderline High
≥ 200 mg/dL High

19+ years:
< 200 mg/dL Low-risk levels (Desirable)
200 - 239 mg/dL Moderate-risk levels (Borderline)
≥ 240 mg/dL High-risk levels

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