HDL CHOLESTEROL | |
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Test Code: 125 | Specimen Collection: Serum |
Component: HDL Cholesterol | Method: ENZ |
Collection Notes: Collect a fasting specimen. | |
Clinical Utility: HDL Cholesterol is inversely related to the risk for cardiovascular disease. Decreased levels are associated with obesity, stress, cigarette smoking and diabetes mellitus. | |
CPT Code: 83718 | Testing Location: AML |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (0.5 mL) Refrigerated 7 Days Frozen 3 Months at -70 C |