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HelpTest Code LAB60 Cholesterol
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center/ Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital
Ordering Recommendations
Assessment of Cholesterol level in the blood.
Included in Lipid Profile.
Collect
Serum or Plasma
Collection Device
Lithium Heparin Green Top Tube or Gold Top Tube
Stability (from collection to initiation)
|
Room Temp |
8 Hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 3 months |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Handling
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Minimum Requirements
1 mL
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
|
STAT |
1 Hour |
| Routine | 8 Hours |
Methodology
Spectrophotometric
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
06/20/2025
7/8/25 AP