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Test Code CHOLESTEROL, TOTAL Cholesterol, Total, Plasma

Performing Laboratory

NRL-Chemistry

Methodology

Timed End point

Note: This test is also available as part of #LIPID Lipid Panel. See Common Panel Test Combinations in Special Instructions to avoid duplicate test requests when multiple panels are ordered.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin)

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Fasting (12-14 hours)

2. Patient must not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before specimen is drawn.

Reference Values

≥17yrs: 100-200 mg/dL

>2yrs-17yrs: 120-220 mg/dL

>12mo-2yrs: 70-190 mg/dL

0-12mo: 50-120 mg/dL


 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:

Routine-shift

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82465

Special Instructions