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Test Code HDCHP Cholesterol, High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL), Plasma


Specimen Required


Patient Preparation: Fasting is preferred but not required unless directed by the ordering provider.

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Light-green top (lithium heparin plasma gel)

Acceptable: Green top (lithium heparin)

Collection Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.

2. Green-top tubes should be centrifuged and the plasma aliquoted into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.


Useful For

Managing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk by assessing high-density lipoprotein cholesterol measurements in plasma specimens

Method Name

Enzymatic Colorimetric

Reporting Name

Cholesterol, HDL, P

Specimen Type

Plasma Li Heparin

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.25 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Plasma Li Heparin Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  30 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject

Reference Values

The National Lipid Association and the National Cholesterol Education Program have set the following guidelines for lipids in a context of cardiovascular risk for adults ages 18 and older:

HDL CHOLESTEROL

Males

≥40 mg/dL

Females

≥50 mg/dL

 

The Expert Panel on Integrated Guidelines for Cardiovascular Health and Risk Reduction in Children and Adolescents has set the following guidelines for lipids in a context of cardiovascular risk for children ages 2-17:

HDL CHOLESTEROL

Low HDL: <40 mg/dL

Borderline Low: 40-45 mg/dL

Acceptable: >45 mg/dL

Reference values have not been established for patients who are younger than 24 months of age.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

MCHS- Mankato

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

83718

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
HDCHP Cholesterol, HDL, P 2085-9

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
HDCHP Cholesterol, HDL, P 2085-9

Report Available

1 to 2 days