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HDL

Alternate Names: High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
Performed: Daily, 24 hrs
Methodology: Colorimetric
Turnaround Time: 4 hours

Container / Specimen Requirements

 
    Container / Tube: Yellow serum separator Vacutainer® tube or
Green Vacutainer® tube (lithium heparin) or
Red Vacutainer® tube
    Minimum Volume: 1 ml
Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: None
Preparation of Patient: 10 - 12 hour fast
Reference Range: 29 - 83 mg/dL
Causes for Specimen Rejection:  Improper labeling
CareManager Test Group:
CareManager Name/Alias:
CLAB
HDL
Specimen Labeling: Click here for policy

 

 
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