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Test Code LAB101 HDL Cholesterol

Specimen Requirement

0.5 mL Serum or Lithium Heparin plasma; SST and PST acceptable.

Specimen Stability

2 days at 20-25° C

7 days at 2-8° C

3 months at -20° C

Testing Schedule

Daily

Reference Range

HDL Cholesterol Guidelines:

Low   < 40 mg/dL
High  > 59 mg/dL

Testing Department

Chemistry

Method

Accelerator Selective Detergent

CPT Code

83718

Additional Testing Location

This test is also performed daily at the following Altru Clinics:

  • Crookston
  • Devils Lake

Please contact appropriate lab location for specific test information, as methodology varies by site.

Outpatient Turnaround Time

24 hours after receipt

Inpatient STAT Turnaround Time

Not Applicable

Inpatient Routine Turnaround Time

4 hours after receipt