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Epic Code LAB101 High Density Lipid (HDL) Cholesterol

Important Note

No significant interference from native triglycerides up to 1200 mg/dL.

Test Name Alias

High Density Lipid Cholesterol | HDL | 8117

Interface Order Alias

10029

Specimen Requirements

Submit only one of the following specimens:


Preferred
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint Green Top (Lithium Heparin Gel)
Volume: 4.5 mL
Minimum volume: 0.5 mL plasma
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge within 2 hours


Acceptable
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel)
Volume: 5 mL
Minimum volume: 0.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 12 hours

Refrigerate: 72 hours

Frozen: aliquot plasma/serum for longer storage

Laboratory Retention: 72 hours

Test Frequency

Available 24 hours, usual TAT 1 day.

Reference Range

18 years and up

  • Optimal: >59 mg/dL
  • High CHD Risk: <40 mg/dL

Less than 18 years:

  • Acceptable: >45 mg/dL
  • Borderline: 40-45 mg/dL
  • Abnormal: <40 mg/dL

 

Performing Department

Chemistry

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Big Rapids Laboratory, Big Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Gerber Laboratory, Fremont, MI
Corewell Health Kelsey Laboratory, Lakeview, MI
Corewell Health Ludington Laboratory, Ludington, MI
Corewell Health Pennock Laboratory, Hastings, MI
Corewell Health Reed City Laboratory, Reed City, MI
Corewell Health Greenville Laboratory, Greenville, MI
Corewell Health Zeeland Laboratory, Zeeland, MI

Methodology

Enzymatic colorimetric

CPT

83718

CDM Code

3018371801

Epic Test ID

1230100780

LOINC

HDL Chol: 2085-9

Reviewed Date

3/7/2024

Updated Date

3/14/2024 - Reference Range