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HDL Cholesterol
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| Test Code(s): |
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HDL
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| CPT Code(s): |
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83718
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| Test Description: |
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Included In: Lipid Panel
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| Methodology: |
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Direct Homogeneous
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| Days Performed: |
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Daily, 24 hours.
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| Turnaround Time: |
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Stat: 1 hour.
Routine: 4 hours.
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Specimen Requirements
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| Specimen: |
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Blood
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| Patient Preparation: |
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Patient must be fasting for 10-14 hours (water, black coffee and calorie free drinks are allowed) and heparin free for 48 hours if ordered as part of an estimated LDL panel. If the HDL cholesterol is ordered alone, fasting is not required.
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| Collection Container: |
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Preferred: Green cap with yellow ring (PST)
Also Acceptable:
Green top,
Red cap with yellow ring (SST),
Red top
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 1 mL
Pediatrics: 0.4 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Plasma or serum
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 0.5 mL
Pediatrics: 0.2 mL
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| Specimen Processing: |
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Centrifuge. If a complete barrier has not formed, transfer cell-free plasma/serum to plastic vial. Refrigerate.
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220). Transport with coolant pack if coming from outreach location.
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 3 months at -70
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Interpretation
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Interpretive Guidelines:
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Age 0 days - 19 years:
Based on NHLBI Guidelines
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| < 40 mg/dL |
Low (increased cardiovascular risk) |
| 40 - 45 mg/dL |
Borderline |
| > 45 mg/dL |
Acceptable |
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Age 20 years and up:
Based on NCEP ATP - III Guidelines
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| < 40 mg/dL |
Low (increased cardiovascular risk) |
| > 60 mg/dL |
High (decreased cardiovascular risk) |
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