HDL cholesterol

Alphabetical Test listing

HDL cholesterol-3631

  
HDL cholesterol
  
3631
  
83718.0
  
HDL
  

Fasting is recommended prior to sample collection

Fasting for a blood test

  
Lithium heparin (Li hep) plasma
  
  
2.0 mL
  

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

  

Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection

  

Lt green plasma separator (PST)

  
Serum
Sodium heparin (Na hep) plasma
  
  

Immediately following collection, thoroughly mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

  
  1. Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
  2. Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
  

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

  

Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days

Frozen - 3 months

Ambient - 3 days

  
  • Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
  • Hemolysis (some procedures)
  • Improper anticoagulant or ratio
  • Delay in transport
  • Improper storage temperature affecting results
  • Improper container
  • Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
  • Quantity not sufficient (QNS)
  
AHL - Chemistry: C
  
Daily
  
1 day
  

Accelerator Selective Detergent

  

> 40 mg/dL

  
83718
  
Yes
  
  
11/30/2001
  
05/02/2023
  
01/04/2024