Cholesterol

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB60
  • Soft Test Code:
  • CHOL
Alternate Names
  • Chol
  • Cholesterol, Total

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Patient Preparation

When monitoring patient's cholesterol 12 hours fasting is required

For screenings 12 hours fasting is not required


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

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge and separate from cells within 48 hours of collection


Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 7 Days
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 Days

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

< 200 mg/dL


Methodology:
  • Enzymatic

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview DeKalb Hospital
  • Parkview Huntington Hospital
  • Parkview Kosciusko Hospital
  • Parkview LaGrange 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

01420085


CPT Coding

82465


Medical Necessity May Apply