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Test Code CHOL Cholesterol, Total, Serum or Plasma

Methodology

Enzymatic Colorimetric Method

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)

Acceptable: Serum Gel

 Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric:  0.2 mL) of plasma or serum.

Specimen Stability Information

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Plasma,lithium heparin / Serum

RT, spun

 7 days
 

Refrigerated,  spun

 7 days

 

Reference Values

Age mg/dL
0 - 11 months

54-216
1-9 years 85-217
10-12 years 105-223
13-15 years 91-205
16-18 years 82-234
> 18 years <200

 

Reject Due To

 

Hemolysis

Mild:

ok

Gross:

ok

Lipemia

Mild:

ok

Gross:

ok

Icterus

Mild:

ok

Gross:

Reject

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

82465

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/Madison Hospital Laboratory

LOINC Coding

Test Name LOINC Code

Cholesterol, Total, Serum or Plasma

 2093-3