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HelpTest Code CHOL Cholesterol, Total, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
| Ordering Mnemonic |
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| CHOL |
Methodology
Colorimetric
Performing Laboratory
Holland Hospital Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma
Collection Instructions: Draw specimen following an overnight (12-14 hour) fast.
1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
3. Centrifuge within 3 hours of collection.
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum
Collection Instructions: Draw specimen following an overnight (12-14 hour) fast.
1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
3. Centrifuge within 3 hours of collection.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82465 (HH Bill Code 0205076)
Reference Values
Desirable: <200 mg/dL
Borderline high: 200-239 mg/dL
High: ≥240 mg/dL