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

Specimen Requirements

Preferred amount: 1.0 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

Clinical Utility

To determine the risk of developing cardiovascular/heart disease.

CPT Codes

82465

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