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HDL CHOLESTEROL

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2403    Geisinger Epic ID:  6820

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Plasma or serum


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

2 mL of serum or plasma; minimum 0.2 mL.


Patient preparation: 

Fasting specimen preferred



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Allow serum to clot. Centrifuge to separate serum or plasma within 2 hours of collection.


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated (Preferred) or frozen


Specimen stability: 

Refrigerated: 7 days. Frozen: 1 month.


Rejection criteria: 

Stability limits exceeded



TEST DETAILS
Interpretation guide: 
<18 years old: 
> 45 mg/dLHigh (Desirable)
40-45 mg/dLBorderline
< 40 mg/dLLow (Undesirable)
  
  
Adult: 
>= 60 mg/dLHigh (Desirable)
< 50 mg/dLLow (Undesirable) for female
< 40 mg/dLLow (Undesirable) for male
  

CPT code(s):  83718
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

HDL cholesterol


Methodology: 
Spectrophotometric (Colorimetric)
Synonyms: 

High-density lipoproteins, HDL, High density lipoprotein


Clinical significance: 

HDL is inversely related to the risk for cardiovascular disease. It increases following regular exercise, moderate alcohol consumption, and with oral esterogen therapy. Decreased levels are associated with obesity, stress, cigarette smoking and diabetes mellitus.


Doctoral Director(s): 
Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, PhD, DABCC, FADLM
Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC
Review Date:  12/27/2024

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