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Cholesterol
Cholesterol, HDL
HDL
HDL Cholesterol
High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
HIGH DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN CHOL
CHOLESTEROL, TOT/HDL
CHOL
HIGH DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN CHOL
HDL
CHOLESTEROL TOT&HDL
CHOLESTEROL, TOTAL and HDL
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Test Overview
Enzymatic Colorimetric
Determination of potential risk for coronary artery disease
40 - 60 mg/dL. The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) has set the following guidelines for serum HDL Cholesterol (ATP III Classification): Low <40 mg/dL; Normal 40 - 60 mg/dl; High >60 mg/dL (negative risk factor for CHD).
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Collect specimen in an SST tube.
Collect specimen in an SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.
