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Test Code CHOL Cholesterol, Plasma or Serum

Methodology

Timed End point Technique

Performing Laboratory

Sky Lakes Medical Center-Chemistry

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Specimen Type: Plasma. Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin gel).

Specimen Volume: 2 mL. Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (plasma ).

 

Specimen Type: Serum. Container/Tube: Red top or serum gel

Specimen Volume: 2 mL. Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reference Values

0-150 years: <200 mg/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82465

Test Order Code

LAB60