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HelpEpic Test Code LAB101 Cholesterol, HDL
Performing Location(s)
BMC
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Preferred Container
Gold or Red top tube
Alternate Container
Green top tube
Blood Tube Draw Volume
Min 50% draw volume
Minimum Volume to Submit for Testing
0.5 mL Serum/Plasma
- Multiple test can be performed from this volume. For question please contact the lab at 547-3975.
Storage Requirements
Sample tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection
Gold tops DO NOT ALIQUOT
Aliquot Red tops
See Causes of Rejection for temperature requirements.
Transportation Needs
Deliver specimen to laboratory within 1 hour of collection if unspun. If not possible see "storage Requirements".
Reference Values
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Risk Classification |
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| Parameter | Population | Units | Range | Desirable | Borderline | High Risk |
| HDL Cholesterol | </=18 years | mg/dL | ≥ 45 | ≥ 40 | ||
| > 18 years | mg/dL |
≥60 |
≥ 60 | 40 - 59 | < 40 | |
Additional Information
Patient Instructions for Fasting Laboratory Testing
This test is not available on a STAT basis. If an emergency request is necessary, call 3731 for availability. Pathologist approval may be required. See also entries for “Lipid Panel”
It is preferred but not required that the patient be fasting for 12-14 hours prior to specimen collection.
Limitations
Metamizole (Sulpyrine) interfers with this method leading to falsely depressed values. Collecting blood work prior to drug administration is recommended.
Causes for Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Less than 50% draw for Vacutainer tubes
> 7 days refrigerated
> 14 hours Room Temperature
> 3 months Frozen
Creat>30, urea >500, uric acid >20 mg/dL
No add-ons to plasma
Hemolysis > 500 mg/dL HgB
Lipemia > 1500 mg/dL Trig
Bilirubin > 40 mg/dL Bili
Days of Analysis
All
Available STAT
No
Methodology
Beckman AU/Dx Series
CPT Code
83718
Last Updated
27-NOV-24 MS