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Test Code CHOL Cholesterol LAB60

Performing Laboratory

UnityPoint Finley Hospital

Test Method

Enzymatic, colorimetric method; Roche cobas Pro

Performance

Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.

Routine: Typically completed within 4 hours after the
specimen arrives at the testing site.

Expedite: Typically completed within 1 hour after the
specimen arrives at the testing site.

STAT: Typically completed within 40 minutes after the specimen
arrives at the testing site.

Specimen Requirement

0.5 mL serum or plasma is required.

Useful For

Evaluation of cardiovascular risk.

Reference Values

  1. Adults: less than (<) 200 mg/dL
  2. Pediatric (1-<18 years): 112-207 mg/dL

CPT Code Information

82465 Chemistry: Cholesterol, total

Additional Specimen Collection Information

Collect blood in a lithium heparin, green-top or red-top tube. PST and SST (gel tubes) are acceptable. A 12 hour fast prior to collection is preferred but not required.  It is recommended that the serum or plasma be separated from contact with cells within 2 hours from time of collection. Refrigerate the specimen if unable to assay within 8 hours of collection. Specimens not centrifuged within 4 hours of collection may be rejected.

Limitations

Patients venipunctured immediately after or during the administration of Metamizole (Dipyrome) may lead to falsely low results for Cholesterol. Venipuncture should be performed prior to the administration of Metamizole.