Cholesterol
Abbreviation
CHOL
Transport Temp
2-8 C (ice packs)
Stability
store at 2-8 C up to 7 days, -20C up to 3 months
Minimum Vol
0.5 mL
Alternative Specimens
Plasma (lithium heparin or sodium heparin)
Reference Ranges
<200 mg/dL
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Transport Container
Draw tube or plastic pour off tube
Methodology
Enzymatic
Clinical Significance
can serve as an indicator of liver function, biliary function, intestinal absorption, propensity toward coronary artery disease and thyroid function.
Anything else included in test?
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Serum