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HDL Cholesterol  

Additional Codes

LAB101

Performing Laboratory

MBMC Main Laboratory

Methodology

Direct homogeneous enzymatic colorimetric

 

Specimen Requirements

Note: This test is also available as part of Lipid Panel. See Common Panel Test Combinations in Special Instructions to avoid duplicate test requests when multiple panels are ordered.

 

Preferred Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: Full tube

Alternative Specimen Type: Serum

Alternative Container/Tube: Gold, Serum gel

Alternative Specimen Volume: Full tube

Collection Instructions: Fasting (12 hours).

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours

Reference Values

HDL Cholesterol

0 years-20 years        >45 mg/dL

20 years - 150 years  > 40 mg/dL

 

Ages ≤ 19 years

  Acceptable:       >45 mg/dL

  Borderline low:   40-45 mg/dL

  Low:                   <40 mg/dL

Ages ≥ 20 years

  Desirable:        >or= 60 mg/dL

  Low:                <40 mg/dL

 

Literature References:

1.     Expert Panel on Integrated Guidelines for Cardiovascular Health and Risk Reduction in Children and Adolescents. Pediatrics 2011;128:S213

2.     NCEP Expert Panel. Circulation 2004;110:227

Current Interpretive Data was last revised on 08/21/2018.

 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

 

Test Classification:This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPT Code:

 

83718

Stability

5 days Refrigerated