CHOLESTEROL, TOTAL

Test Code: 124

Specimen Collection: Serum

Component:
Cholesterol, total

Method:
S

Collection Notes: Grossly hemolyzed and grossly icteric specimens will be rejected.

Clinical Utility: Total cholesterol is useful in the diagnosis of atherosclerosis, hepatic disease, hyperlipoproteinemia, and thyroid diseases.

CPT Code: 82465

Testing Location: AML

Specimen/Stability Type

Serum (1 mL)

Temperature:

Ambient 8 Hours

Refrigerated 6 Days

Frozen 3 Months

Lithium heparin plasma (1 mL)

Ambient 8 Hours

Refrigerated 6 Days

Frozen 3 Months

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