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HDL CHOLESTEROL

Test Code:125Specimen 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:83718Testing Location:AML
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

Serum (0.5 mL)

Refrigerated
 
7
 
Days
Frozen
 
3
 
Months at -70 C