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Additional Codes
Epic# -
LAB101
Cerner name(s):
- Cholesterol, HDL
- HDL Cholesterol
Performing Lab(s)
Memorial-Belleville & Memorial-Shiloh
Specimen Requirement (s)
Specimen Type: plasma (preferred) or serum
Container/Tube: Mint green LiHep tube (preferred) or plain red top
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: NA
Unacceptable Conditions
Avoid hemolysis.
Day(s)/Shift(s) Test Set Up and Turnaround Time
Sunday through Saturday
Hours: 24 hours
Turnaround Time:
STAT: No
Routine: less than 8 hours from receipt.
Transport and Stability
Transport temperature: Ambient to lab
Reference Values
HDL
|
Age |
Reference Values |
|
0 – 20 years |
>45 mg/dL |
|
>20 years |
>40 mg/dL |
Desirable >/= 60 mg/dl
Low <40 mg/dl
CPT/LOINC Codes
83718