Test Code LAB101 HDL Cholesterol

Additional Codes

CPT Code: 83718

This test is also included in Lipid Panel (LIPD).

TidalHealth Peninsula Regional - Core Laboratory: Chemistry

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Spin down and send 2 mL of lithium heparin plasma.

Note: 1. Fasting is not required for this test.

2. Indicate plasma.

3. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Serum
Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube. Spin down and send 2 mL of serum.
Note: 1. Fasting is not required for this test.

2. Indicate serum.

3. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

≥18Y Female: >49 mg/dL

≥18Y Male: >39 mg/dL

Pediatric 2-17Y

Low HDL: <40 mg/dL

Borderline Low: 40 - 45 mg/dL

Acceptable: >45 mg/dL