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HelpTest Code HDL Cholesterol HDL Cholesterol
Abbrev
HDL
Storage Temperature
R (2-8ºC)
ASTM/HL7/SDF 1
SQ=HDLC
EPIC=LAB101
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
Reference Values
Female: Age 0-24: 45-72 mg/dl
Age 25-39: 40-80 mg/dl
Age > 40: 40-91 mg/dl
Males: Age 0-24: 45-72 mg/dl
Age 25-39: 40-63 mg/dl
Age > 40: 40-70 mg/dl
Methodology
Timed-Endpoint
Specimen stability/Retention time
7 days refrigerated