Orderable Name HDL Cholesterol HDL
Specimen Type
Blood
Minimum Requirements
0.5 mL
Container Type/Storage
Mint Green, Lithium Heparin
Plasma / Refrigerate
Methodology
Accelerator Selective Detergent
A Direct HDL-C method is being used in compliance with CDC & NCEP guidelines.
Routine Turnaround Time
Daily
Reference Range
Birth-150 Years
Low Risk
≥60 mg/dL
Moderate Risk
35-60 mg/dL
High Risk <35
mg/dL
.
CPT
83718