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Test Code LAB60 Cholesterol, Total

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.