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Test Code CHOL CHOLESTEROL TOTAL

EPIC Test ID

1230100386

Test Synonyms

CHTR|TOTAL CHOLESTEROL

Collection Requirements

Collection Tube

  • Inpatients: Light Green Top (Lithium Heparin) Tube
  • Outpatients: Red Top SST or Yellow Top SST Tube

Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL serum or plasma
Collection Instructions
1.    Centrifuge the specimen and separate the serum or plasma from cellular components within 2 hours of collection.
2.    If using a serum tube, allow the specimen to clot at room temperature before centrifugation.

Shipping and Handling Instructions

Submission Tube: Original collection tube
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL serum or plasma
Specimen Stability: Room Temperature not recommended, Refrigerated 3 days, Frozen 3 weeks
Transport: Refrigerated 

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Source

Blood, Capillary

Blood, Central Line

Blood, Venous

Specimen Tube Description

WMH Hospital Lab: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP,YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST

CMH Hospital Lab: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP,YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST

DVH Hospital Lab: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP,YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST

Performing lab

United Health Services Laboratories

Section

WMH Chemistry

CMH Chemistry

DVH Chemistry

CPT Code

82465

Loinc

2093-3

EAP

LAB60