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Test Code HDCH Cholesterol, High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL), Serum


Specimen Required


Patient Preparation:  Fasting is preferred but not required unless directed by the ordering provider.

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL 

Collection Instructions:  

1. Serum gel tube must be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. 

2. Red-top tube must be centrifuged, and the serum aliquoted into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.


Useful For

Measurement of serum high-density lipoprotein concentrations for managing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk

Method Name

Enzymatic Colorimetric

Reporting Name

Cholesterol, HDL, S

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.25 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  30 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject

Reference Values

The National Lipid Association and the National Cholesterol Education Program have set the following guidelines for lipids in a context of cardiovascular risk for adults 18 years old and older:

HDL CHOLESTEROL

Males

≥40 mg/dL

Females

≥50 mg/dL

 

The Expert Panel on Integrated Guidelines for Cardiovascular Health and Risk Reduction in Children and Adolescents has set the following guidelines for lipids in a context of cardiovascular risk for children 2-17 years of age:

HDL CHOLESTEROL

Low HDL: <40 mg/dL

Borderline Low: 40-45 mg/dL

Acceptable: >45 mg/dL

Reference values have not been established for patients who are younger than 24 months of age.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 day

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

83718

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
HDCH Cholesterol, HDL, S 2085-9

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
HDCH Cholesterol, HDL, S 2085-9

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Cardiovascular Test Request (T724) with the specimen.