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HelpTest Code Chol CHOLESTEROL, TOTAL
Aliasis
Cholesterol
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
-Gold Top SST
-Red Top
Plasma:
-Lt Green top (lithium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
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Low-risk Level: |
<200 mg/dL |
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Moderate Risk (borderline): |
200-239 mg/dL |
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High Risk Level: |
≥ 240 mg/dL |
Reportable Units
mg/dL
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
500 mg/dL |
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Icterus Threshold: |
60 mg/dL (conjugated) |
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20 mg/dL (unconjugated) |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
1000 mg/dL |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
8 Hours |
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Refrigerated (4oC to 8oC) |
2 Days |
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Frozen |
1 Month |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
STAT: 1 hour, Routine: 4 hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
82465