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CHOL
Notes:
12 hour fasting specimen recommended.
Collection:
Specimen: Blood
Preferred: Lt Green w/ Gel - Li Hep
Acceptable: SST or Red Top
Specimen Volume: 5 mL; Minimum 0.5 mL
Pediatric Collection:
One Lt Green w/ Gel - Li Hep, SST, or Red Top microtainer filled to 600 uL.
Stability:
Separate plasma/serum from gel/cells within 4 hours of collection. Once serum/plasma is separated from cells:
Ambient: 8 Hours
Refrigerated (preferred): 1 Week
Frozen: 2 Weeks
Turnaround Time (TAT):
STAT: 1 HOUR
Routine: 4 HOURS
Test Availability:
Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT
Performing Laboratory Section:
Chemistry / UMC MAIN LABORATORY
Reference Interval:
| Age | Reference Ranges |
|---|---|
| < 15 days |
46 - 125 mg/dL Female 42 - 109 mg/dL Male |
| 15 days - < 1 year | 64 - 237 mg/dL |
| 1 year - < 19 years | 112 - 208 mg/dL |
| > 19 years |
Desirable: < 200 mg/dL
|
Adult Reference ranges based on ATP III Guidelines (National Cholesterol Education Program)