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HelpTest Code Cholesterol Cholesterol
Abbrev
SQ=CHOL
EPIC=LAB60
Storage Temperature
R (2-8ºC)
ASTM/HL7/SDF 1
CHOL
Instrument/Location
Beckman DXC 700 AU
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Type: Serum or Plasma (Lithium Heparin)
Container/Tube
Type: Gold Top or Lt. Green Top.
Collection
Instructions: Draw tube and label appropriately.
Allow Gold top tubes to clot for 30 minutes. Spin tubes within 2 hours.
Note: Hemolyzed Specimens are not acceptable.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Spun tube/Refrigerated
Methodology
Timed-Endpoint
Specimen stability/Retention time
7 days refrigerated
Reference Range
Female: Age 0-19: 120-169 mg/dl
Age 20-24: 120-189 mg/dl
Age 25-39: 130-199 mg/dl
Age > 40: 165-199 mg/dl
Male: Age 0-19: 115-169 mg/dl
Age 20-24: 115-189 mg/dl
Age 25-39: 135-199 mg/dl
Age > 40: 155-199 mg/dl