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Additional Codes
LAB2478
Patient Preparation
- Fasting overnight (12 hours)
- Patient should not consume any alcohol for 24 hours prior to the specimen being drawn.
Collection Method
Venous collection
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
| 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 |
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 |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 8 hours |
| 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
80061
Last review/edit date
March 2024
Panel Components
- Cholesterol
- Triglyceride
- HDL
- LDL (Calculated)
- Chol/HDL Ratio (Calculated)