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HelpTest Code LAB101 High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center/ Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital
Ordering Recommendations
Cardiovascular risk assessment.
Included in Lipid Profile.
Collect
Serum or Plasma
Collection Device
Lithium Heparin Green Top Tube or Gold Top Tube
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.
At IDMH: Centrifuge within 3 hours of collection.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
|
Room Temp |
14 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 Days |
| Frozen | 30 Days |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temp, Refrigerated, Frozen
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Minimum Requirements
1 mL
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
|
STAT |
1 Hour |
| Routine | 8 Hours |
Methodology
Timed Endpoint Rate Absorbance
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
06/24/2025
7/11/25 AP