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HelpTest 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