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Specimen Requirement
0.5mL Serum or Lithium Heparin plasma; SST and PST acceptable.
Airfuged specimens not acceptable.
Specimen Stability
7 days at 20-25° C
7 days at 2-8° C
Testing Schedule
Daily
Reference Range
Total cholesterol interpretation:
Desirable: < 200 mg/dL
Borderline High 200 – 239 mg/dL
High > 239 mg/dL
Testing Department
Chemistry
Method
Enzymatic (cholesterol esterase/oxidase/peroxidase)
CPT Code
82465
Additional Testing Locations
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