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HelpTest Code CHOL Cholesterol, Total, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
| Ordering Mnemonic |
|---|
| CHOL |
Methodology
Enzymatic
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.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum
Collection Instructions: Draw specimen following an overnight (12-14 hour) fast.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
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