Laboratory Services
High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
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| Test Description |
High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
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| Synonym(s) |
High density lipoprotein, HDL
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| Test ID |
HDL
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| General Information |
HDL‑cholesterol is affected by a number of factors, e.g. smoking, exercise, hormones, sex and age.
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| Specimen Type |
Serum
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| Specimen Requirements |
SST
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Red, Li-heparin plasma, K2EDTA
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
SST - Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection.
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
1 mL
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL
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| Additional Processing Details |
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection.
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| Stability |
72 hrs at 15-25°C
7 days at 2-8°C 3 months at -15 to -25°C |
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| Methodology |
Enzymatic Colorimetric
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday
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| CPT Code(s) |
83718
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| Reference Range |
<40 mg/dL=Low HDL, major risk factor for CHD.
≥60 mg/dL = High HDL Cholesterol, negative risk factor for CHD |
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics
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| LOINC Code(s) |
2085-9
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