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HelpTest 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.
STAT: Typically completed within 40 minutes after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Specimen Requirement
0.5 mL serum or plasma is required.
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.
Useful For
Evaluation of cardiovascular risk.
Reference Values
- Adults: less than (<) 200 mg/dL
- Pediatric (1-<18 years): 112-207 mg/dL
CPT Code Information
82465 Chemistry: Cholesterol, total
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.