High Density Lipoprotein

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB101
  • Soft Test Code:
  • HDL
Alternate Names
  • HDL
  • HDL Cholesterol

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Client Notes

Venipuncture should occur prior to Metamizole administration due to the potential for falsely depressed results.


Patient Preparation

12 hours Fasting


Specimen Requirements:

-AND-

1.0 mL Plasma from a PST Mint Green Top Tube - Lithium Heparin
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL Plasma*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 72 Hours
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 Days
  • Frozen (-20° C or colder): 3 Months

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Male: 40 - 70 mg/dL
Female: 40 - 85 mg/dL


Methodology:
  • Enzymatic

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Bryan Hospital
  • Parkview DeKalb Hospital
  • Parkview Huntington Hospital
  • Parkview Kosciusko Hospital
  • Parkview LaGrange Hospital
  • Parkview Logansport Hospital
  • Parkview Noble Hospital
  • Parkview Randallia Hospital
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
  • Parkview Southwest
  • Parkview Wabash Hospital
  • Parkview Whitley Hospital
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
Turn Around Time

Same Day/1 to 2 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01485245


CPT Coding

83718


Medical Necessity May Apply