Cholesterol

Patient Preparation

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL Plasma from a PST Mint Green Top Tube - Lithium Heparin (preferred)
or
1.0 mL Serum in a SST Gold Top Tube

Alternate Specimen

1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial 
or 
1.0 mL Plasma from a Green Top Tube - Li Heparin in a Plastic Vial

TransportAndStorage

1 week Refrigerated

48 hour unspun

Collection Instructions

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Neonatal Volumne

Reference Range:

<200 mg/dL

Methodology:

• Enzymatic

CDM

01420085

CPT Coding

82465

Medical Necessity May Apply