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Cholestrol

Test Code: CHOLR

Test Code

CHOLR

Test Name

Cholestrol

Specimen Type

Container Type = Gold (SST) or Lt Green (PST) Minimum Testing Volume = 1mL Serum or Plasma Tube must fill to at least ½ or greater of its vacuum capacity

Container

Gold (SST) or Lt Green (PST)

Handling

Collection Instructions: Serum or heparinized/EDTA plasma samples, free from hemolysis, collected with or without gel separator.Cholesterol is not affected by non-fasting state except if the sample is lipemic. Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label or requisition. Special Instructions Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis, lipemic Unlabeled or Not Sufficient Quantity Samples will be rejected. Stability: Cholesterol is stable at room temperature for 1 week, refrigerated for 1 week and for 3 months frozen at -15 to -20°C and years at -70°C. Transportation: Send sample to core lab as soon as possible.

Stability

Cholesterol is stable at room temperature for 1 week, refrigerated for 1 week and for 3 months frozen at -15 to -20°C and years at -70°C.

Reference Range

See interpretive report.

Performing Lab

SMH-Biochemistry

Turnaround Time

1 hour for Trauma / Stat – 2 hours for routine

Test Notes

Last Updated: Feb 06, 2025  

Status

active

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