Test Directory
3209 Cholesterol, Serum
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Serum-SST; Fasting
7 Days 2-8° C
< 200 mg/dL
< 200 Desirable
200-239 Borderline High
>240 High
< 200 Desirable
200-239 Borderline High
>240 High
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Method
Enzymatic
Schedule
Mon-Sat
Turn-Around Time
24 hrs
Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
Fasting required?: Yes
Fasting required?: Yes
Clinical Utility
To determine the risk of developing cardiovascular/heart disease.
CPT Codes
82465
