When monitoring patient cholesterol 12 hours Fasting is required.
For screenings 12 hours Fasting is not required.
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
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
1 week Refrigerated
48 hour unspun
0.2 mL
<200 mg/dL
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