Test Name: | High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) |
Epic Order Code: | LAB101 |
CPT Code: | 83718 |
Specimen(s) Type: | Plasma or Serum |
Acceptable Container(s): |  Tube tops are light green and gold. |
Testing Schedule: | 24 hours/day, 7 days/week |
Turn Around Time: | STAT: 1 hour |
| Routine: 2 hours |
Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. |
Transport/Storage Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. |
Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport. |
Reference Range: | 35 - 60 mg/dl National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) guidelines: <40 mg/dL: Low HDL - cholesterol (major risk factor for CHD) 60 mg/dL: High HDL - cholesterol (negative risk factor for CHD) HDL - cholesterol is affected by a number of factors, e.g. smoking, exercise, hormones, sex and age |
Additional Information: | Test included in Lipid Panel. |