Orderable Name Chol Cholesterol Total

Specimen Type

Blood

Minimum Requirements

0.5 mL

Container Type/Storage

Mint Green, Lithium Heparin
Plasma / Refrigerate

Methodology

Cholesterol Oxidase, Esterase, Peroxidase

Routine Turnaround Time

Daily

Reference Range

Desirable: < 200 mg/dL
Borderline High: 200-239 mg/dL
High: ≥ 240 mg/dL

CPT

82465