Cholesterol
Test Code
CHOL
Description
Collect
Plain red top or SST tube.
Patient Prep
Overnight (12 hours) fasting is recommended.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 0.1 mL serum
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Send frozen serum Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Stability
Stability after cell separation:
7 days refrigerated at 2-8°C
3 months frozen at -20°C
Notes
This test is a component of the LIPANX panel.
Performed
Mon-Fri
Methodology
Cholesterol Dehydrogenase
Turnaround Time
4 hour routine, 1 hour STAT
Department
Core Lab
Synonyms
Total Cholesterol;CHOLX
Reference Interval
| Cholesterol, Serum |
Human |
|
|
Male |
Female |
|
|
mg/dL |
||
|
Newborn - 4 years |
66-190 |
83-211 |
|
5 years - 9 years |
98-210 |
96-211 |
|
10 years - 19 years |
82-212 |
95-237 |
|
20+ years |
50-200 |
50-200 |
CPT Code
82465