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Additional Codes
LAB2478
Performing Laboratory
Central Peninsula Hospital
Collection Method
Venipuncture
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Specimen Type
Preferred
- Plasma- Light Green Top
Acceptable
- Serum- Gold Top SST or Red Top
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | See individual assays |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | See individual assays |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | See individual assays |
Reference or Target Ranges
| Analyte | Adults | Children |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | <200 mg/dL | <170 mg/dL |
| Triglyceride | <150 mg/dL | 2 – 9 years: <75 mg/dL 10 – 17 years: <90 mg/dL |
| HDL | Female: 50 – 60 mg/dL Male: 40 – 60 mg/dL |
|
| LDL (Calculated) | <100 mg/dL | <110 mg/dL |
| Cholesterol/HDL Ratio (Calculated) | <5 (Female and Male) | N/A |
LDL CALCULATION- CHOL - ([TRIG/5] + HDL)
Reportable Units
Varies
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | See individual assays |
| Icterus Threshold | See individual assays |
| Lipemia Threshold | See individual assays |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
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 |
Panel Components
- Cholesterol
- Triglyceride
- HDL
- LDL (Calculated)
- Chol/HDL Ratio (Calculated)
CPT Codes
80061
Last review/edit date
2025