Test Code HDLC Non-High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C), Plasma or Serum

Additional Codes

LAB101

Non-HDL-cholesterol is included in the Lipid Profile. This cannot be ordered as a stand-alone test.

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Plasma

Container/Tube: Light green-top (lithium heparin) tube

Specimen: 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Collection Instructions: Fasting (12-14 hour). Patient must not consume alcohol for 24 hours prior to blood draw.

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Serum

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or serum gel tube

Specimen: 1 mL of serum

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Collection Instructions: Fasting (12-14 hour). Patient must not consume alcohol for 24 hours prior to blood draw.

Note: 1. Indicate serum.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Adult

Desirable: <130 mg/dL

Borderline high: 139-159 mg/dL

High: 160-189 mg/dL

Very high: ≥190 mg/dL

Age 2-17

Acceptable: <120 mg/dL

Borderline high: 120-144 mg/dL

High ≥ 145 mg/dL

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