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HelpTest Code CHOL Cholesterol, Total, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
LAB60
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
0.5ml
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Acceptable Specimens
Serum:
- Gold Top SST
- Red Top
Plasma:
- Light Geen Top (lithium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
| Age | Male | Female |
| < 2 years | comment 1 | comment 1 |
| 2 - 17 years |
<170 comment 2 |
<170 comment 2 |
| > 17 years |
<200 comment 3 |
<200 comment 3 |
comment 1:
Pediatric reference ranges have not been established by CPH laboratory services.
comment 2:
desirable <170 mg/dL
Borderline high 170 - 199 mg/dL
High ≥ 200 mg/dL
comment 3:
desirable <200 mg/dL
Borderline high 200-239 mg/dL
High ≥ 240 mg/dL
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reportable Units
mg/dL
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | 700 mg/dL |
| Icterus Threshold | 16 mg/dL |
| Lipemia Threshold | 2000 mg/dL |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 7 days |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 7 days |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 3 months |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time | Stat: 1 hour Routine: 4 hours |
| Stat Availability | Yes |
| Performing Bench | CPH Chemistry |
| Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas |
CPT Codes
82465
Last review/edit date
March 2024