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Test Code HDL High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL), Plasma or Serum

Performing Laboratory

North Ottawa Community Hospital

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Preferred:

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin gel)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instruction: 

1. A 12 to 14 hour fast is recommended for accurate results.

2. Label specimen as plasma.

3. Avoid hemolysis and lipemia.

 

Acceptable:

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel or red top

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instruction: 

1. A 12 to 14 hour fast is recommended for accurate results.

2. Label specimen as serum.

3. Avoid hemolysis and lipemia.

Reference Values

Heightened risk: <40 mg/dL

Medium risk: 40-60 mg/dL

Protection probable: >60 mg/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Colorimetric

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83718

Specimen Storage and Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum/Plasma Room Temp < 4 hours
  Refrigerated (primary) <3 days
  Frozen <3 weeks