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Test Code LAB60 Cholesterol Total

Additional Codes

CPT Code: 82465

Methodology

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

Performing Laboratory

TidalHealth Peninsula Regional - Core Laboratory: Chemistry

Specimen Requirements

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).

Reference Values

Adult ≥18Y

Desirable: <200 mg/dL

Borderline High: 200-239 mg/dL

High: ≥240 mg/dL

Pediatric 2-17Y

Acceptable: <170 mg/dL

Borderline High: 170-199 mg/dL

High: ≥200 mg/dL

Reference ranges are based upon National Cholesterol Education Program and American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations as of 2/01/2024. No reference ranges are established for pediatric patients less than 2 years old.