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HelpCatalog ID HDL Cholesterol, HDL
CPOE Test Name
HDL Cholesterol
Synonyms
HDL, High Density Lipoprotein, HDL Cholesterol
Specimen Type
Plasma
Specimen Requirements
5 mL light green top Lithium Heparin tube; 3 mL Blood
Causes for Rejection
Wrong container; insufficient quantity; improper labeling; non-fasting specimen
Special Instructions
Patient should be fasting.
Reference Values
32 - 72 mg/dL in men and 39 - 76 mg/dL in women
Performing Lab
Core Laboratory, BI 2023 721-2120
Turn Around Time
Routine: 2 – 4 hrs. Urgent/Emergent: 1 hr.
CPT / HCPCS Code
83718