| 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. |