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Test Code HDL HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) Cholesterol, LAB101

Performing Laboratory

St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Green-top (lithium heparin) tube

Acceptable: Gold-top serum gel tube, plain red-top tube, or lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Specimen Volume: 0.1 mL of plasma or serum

Stability: Separated specimens should be analyzed within 3 days at 15-25°C or kept at 2 – 8°C and

               analyzed within 7 days. For longer storage, samples may be frozen at -15 - -25 °C

               for up to three months. Samples may be frozen once.

 

Reference Values

 

Low HDL

Desirable

Lower risk of CAD

Male

<40

40-59

≥60

Female

<50

50-59

≥60

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Useful For

Low HDL cholesterol levels are associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease and coronary artery disease. Hence, the determination of serum HDL-cholesterol is a useful tool in identifying high-risk patients.

Methodology

Homogeneous enzymatic colorimetric test

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83718

Report Available

STAT within 1 hour of receipt. Routine within 2 hours of receipt.