Cholesterol, Total
Orderable EAP code:
LAB00025
Billable EAP Codes:
80001714 x 1
CPT Codes:
82465 x 1
Lab Section:
Center for Health and Healing (CHH)
Turnaround Time:
Routine: 2 Hours
Urgent: 1 Hour
Please note that TAT may be up to 24 hours. Please refer to the lab hours listed in the Test Schedule.
Test Schedule:
Monday through Friday: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday through Sunday: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Holidays: 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Units:
mg/dL
Critical Values:
None
Specimen Requirements:
4 mL blood in a GREEN top, lithium heparin tube.
Pediatric Specimen Requirements:
0.5 mL in a 1.0 mL GREEN top, lithium heparin tube.
Reference Range:
Desirable: Less than 200 mg/dL
Borderline high: 200 to 239 mg/dL
High: 240 mg/dL and greater
Comments:
Specimen Stability: Serum/plasma separated from cells is stable 7 days.