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Test Code HDL Cholesterol, HDL

Performing Location

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Specimen Collection Information

 Specimen  Min. Test Volume Collection Container Special Handling
Blood 0.1 mL Light Green (lith. heparin) top
Gold top
Marble Red top		  

Reference Ranges & Critical Values

Assay Gender Age Range Normal Range Critical Values Units
HDL ALL 0 Minutes – 150 Years 40 - 60   mg/dL

Interpretive Data

National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) guidelines:

  • <40 mg/dL: Low HDL; major risk factor for CHD
  • ≥ 60 mg/dL: High HDL; negative risk factor for CHD

HDL cholesterol is affected by several factors, e.g. smoking, exercise, hormones, sex, and age.

Specimen Stability

7 days at 2-8°C

Day(s) Performed

Monday - Sunday

LOINC

2085-9

CPT

83718