HDL Cholesterol
Test Code
HDL
Description
Collect
Plain red top or SST tube.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 0.1 mL serum
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Send frozen whole blood Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Stability
Stability after cell separation:
8 hours at room temperature
24 hours refrigerated at 2-8°C
>24 hours frozen at -20°C
Notes
This test is a component of the LIPANX panel.
Performed
Mon-Fri
Methodology
Direct Homogeneous
Turnaround Time
4 hour routine, 1 hour STAT
Department
Core Lab
Synonyms
HDL
Reference Interval
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HDL Cholesterol, Serum |
Human |
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Male |
Female |
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mg/dL |
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All Ages |
29.0-71.0 |
35.0-85.0 |
CPT Code
83718