Test Overview
Test Methodology

Enzymatic Colorimetric

Test Usage

Establishing a diagnosis of lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase deficiency. Evaluating the extent of metabolic disturbance by bile stasis or liver disease.

Reference Range *

60 - 80 % of total cholesterol. Reference values have not been established for patients that are <16

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time

2 - 6 days

Soft Order Code
CHLE
MiChart Code
CHLE
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo CHLE
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

Requires 12-14 hour fast, and no alcohol 24 hours before specimen is drawn. Collect specimen in red top or SST tube. Spin and aliquot into a screw capped plastic tube. Send to Specimen Processing refrigerated

Yellow Top Tube
Normal Volume
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum
Additional Information

Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Billing
CPT Code
84311
Fee Code
AA686
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