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HelpTest Code HDL Cholesterol, HDL only
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Studies have shown that high-density lipoprotein as a protective effect against coronary heart disease by transporting cholesterol from the peripheral tissues to the liver where it is catabolized and excreted. HDL cholesterol is inversely related to the risk of developing coronary artery disease.
Synonyms/Keywords
High Density Lipoprotein, HDL, HDL-C
Specimen Requirements
| Fasting Required | Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred (9-12 hour) | Plasma/Serum | Lithium-heparin Plasma Separator (PST), Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Lithium or Sodium-heparin Green Top (GTT), Red Top Tube (RTT) | 1 mL | 0.5 mL |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Samples collected in gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
Samples collected in non-gel tubes must be centrifuged and aliquoted from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma/Serum | Ambient | 24 Hours |
| Refrigerate | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Test Information
This order is for an HDL only. If a Total Cholesterol is also needed, order "Lipoprotein, cholesterol and HDL (Test Code: HDLTC)".
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| All Performing Sites using Dimension | 40-59 mg/dL |
| All Performing Sites using Beckman AU |
0 - 14 days: 13 - 39 mg/dL 15 days - <1 yr: 9 - 69 mg/dL 1 yr - <4 yr: 30 - 60 mg/dL 4 - <13 yr: 33 - 70 mg/dL Female: 13 - <19 yr: 29 - 69 mg/dL Male: 13 - <19 yr: 29 - 66 mg/dL ≥19 yr: 40 - 59 mg/dL |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Chemistry
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Accelerator Selective Detergent Endpoint Assay/Beckman AU |
| Weston | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Accelerator Selective Detergent Endpoint Assay/Beckman AU |
| Eau Claire | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Accelerator Selective Detergent Endpoint Assay/Beckman AU |
| Rice Lake | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Accelerator Selective Detergent Endpoint Assay/Beckman AU |
| Marshfield | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Accelerator Selective Detergent Endpoint Assay/Beckman AU |
| Minocqua | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Accelerator Selective Detergent Endpoint Assay/Beckman AU |
| Wisconsin Rapids | Monday through Friday | Less than 2 hours | Direct/Siemens Dimension |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83718 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83718 |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner | Cholesterol, HDL Only |