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HelpTest Code LAB60 Cholesterol
Performing Laboratory
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center / Asante Three Rivers Medical Center / Asante White City Laboratory
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 ml
Billing Code
2050417
Methodology
Cholesterol esterase
Performing Department
Chemistry
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Routine – same day
ASAP – 2 hours after receipt of specimen in lab
STAT – 1 hour after receipt of specimen in lab
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82465 - Cholesterol, serum or whole blood, total
Additional Information
Cholesterol measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of atherosclerotic coronary artery disease and relate directly to coronary heart disease risk. Cholesterol is also used in the diagnosis of metabolic disorders involving lipids and lipoproteins. Total cholesterol concentration depends on many factors including age, gender, diet, physical activity, liver disease and other metabolic disorders
Specimen Transport Temperature and Stability
Centrifuge and refrigerate within 2 hours of collection
Primary tube: Spun SST stable 24 hours at 2° to 8° C
Serum stable 48 hours if aliquoted and refrigerated at 2° to 8° C
Reasons for Rejection
Hemolysis
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)
Lack of Two Patient Identifiers:
1-Patient's First & Last name
2-Patient's Date of Birth