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HelpTest Code 106 Cholesterol
Additional Codes
ALAB: CHOL
PowerChart: Cholesterol
MA Cerner: Cholesterol
Test Method
MercyOne: Timed Endpoint; Beckman DxC700AU
MA: Enzymatic Colorimetric Method; Roche Cobas 6000
Specimen Requirement
0.5 mL serum or plasma is required.
Additional Specimen Collection Information
Collect blood in a lithium heparin, green-top or red-top tube. PST and SST (gel tubes) are acceptable. A 12 hour fast prior to collection is preferred but not required. It is recommended that the serum or plasma be separated from contact with cells within 2 hours from time of collection. Refrigerate the specimen if unable to assay within 8 hours of collection. Specimens not centrifuged within 4 hours of collection may be rejected.
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Routine: Typically completed within 4 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Expedite: Typically completed within 1 hour after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
STAT: Typically completed within 40 minutes after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Reference Values
Adult: < 200 mg/dL
Pediatric (2-17 years): <170 mg/dL
CPT Code Information
82465 Chemistry: Cholesterol, total
Useful For
Evaluation of cardiovascular risk.
LOINC Code Information
2093-3 Cholesterol [Mass/Volume] In Serum Or Plasma
Limitations
MercyOne DBQ : Patients venipunctured immediately after or during the administration of Metamizole (Dipyrome) may lead to falsely low results for Cholesterol. Venipuncture should be performed prior to the administration of Metamizole.