HQEsoterics

Collection Information

Collection Instruction

Collect Tiger-Top Tube. Label with patient's name and DOB

Preferred Specimen

Container:

Tiger-Top/Gel-Barrier Tube

Volume:

1mL

Specimen Stability

5 Days (Refrigerated 2-8°C)

Process Information

CPT Code(s)

82465

Turnaround Time

24 Hours

Reference Range

Females: Normal > 65 mg/dL, Moderate Risk of CHD 45 - 65 mg/dL, High Risk of CHD <45 mg/dL
Males: Normal > 55 mg/dL, Moderate Risk of CHD 35 - 55mg/dL, High Risk of CHD < 35 mg/dL

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis and/or lipemia; improper labeling; patient information mismatch

Cholesterol