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CHOLESTEROL

Test Details
Test Name : CHOLESTEROL
Alternative Test Names : CHOLESTEROL
Code: 055M
Test Overview : Used to investigate lipid status and metabolic disorders, and evaluate risk of coronary arterial occlusion, atherosclerosis, and myocardial infarction.
Test Preparation Instructions : Physician will determine if fasting (> 10 hours) is required. Hours of fasting must be recorded. Default to 00 hours if none provided. Default to 12 hours if req. indicates fasting specimen but no hours recorded.
Turnaround Time: 1 DAY
Reference Interval:
Age Reference Interval
Sex Low High Component Low High Units Note
M/F 0 M 19 YRS < 5.20 Millimole / Litre
M/F >= 20 YRS < 5.20 Millimole / Litre
Age
Sex Low High Component
M/F 0 M 19 YRS
M/F >= 20 YRS

Reference Interval
Low High Units Note
< 5.20 Millimole / Litre
< 5.20 Millimole / Litre
(1)

Desired: < 4.40 mmol/L
Borderline: 4.40 - < 5.20 mmol/L
Increased risk: >= 5.20 mmol/L

(2)

Total cholesterol and HDL-C used
for risk assessment and to calculate non-HDL-C.

Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container: SGT
Volume: 1.00mL

Collection Requirements: Centrifuge.
Storage and Transport: N/A

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