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Cholesterol, HDL only
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Cholesterol, HDL only
Test Code: HDL
Overview
Ordering
Specimen
Performing
Clinical/Interpretive
Contacts
Coding
Synonyms/Keywords
Synonyms, Keywords
High Density Lipoprotein, HDL, HDL-C
Useful For
Useful For
Studies have shown that high-density lipoprotein as a protective effect against coronary heart disease by transporting cholesterol from the peripheral tissues to the liver where it is catabolized and excreted. HDL cholesterol is inversely related to the risk of developing coronary artery disease.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required
Specimen Type
Preferred Container/Tube
Acceptable Container/Tube
Specimen Volume
Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)
Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
Preferred
(9-12 hour)
Plasma/Serum
Lithium-heparin Plasma Separator (PST), Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Lithium or Sodium-heparin Green Top (GTT), Red Top Tube (RTT)
1 mL
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type
Temperature
Time
Plasma/Serum
Ambient
24 Hours
Refrigerate
7 days
Frozen
30 days
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location
Day(s) Test Performed
Analytical Time
Methodology/Instrumentation
Chippewa Falls
Monday through Friday
Less than 2 hours
Direct/Siemens Dimension
Diagnostic Treatment Center
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
Direct/Siemens Dimension
Eau Claire
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
Direct/Siemens Dimension
Flambeau Hospital
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
Direct/Siemens Dimension
Ladysmith Medical Center
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
Direct/Siemens Dimension
Lakeview Medical Center
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
Direct/Siemens Dimension
Marshfield
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
Accelerator Selective Detergent Endpoint Assay/Beckman AU
Merrill
Monday through Saturday
Less than 2 hours
Direct/Siemens Dimension
Minocqua
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
Direct/Siemens Dimension
Mosinee
Monday through Friday
Less than 2 hours
Direct/Siemens Dimension
Neillsville
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
Direct/Siemens Dimension
Stevens Point
Monday through Friday
Less than 2 hours
Direct/Siemens Dimension
Wausau
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
Direct/Siemens Dimension
Wisconsin Rapids
Monday through Friday
Less than 2 hours
Direct/Siemens Dimension
Test Information
Test Information
This order is for an HDL only. If a Total Cholesterol is also needed, order "Lipoprotein, cholesterol and HDL (Test Code: HDLTC)".
Reference Range Information
Reference Range Information
Performing Location
Reference Range
All Performing Sites
using Dimension
40-59 mg/dL
Marshfield
0 - 14 days:
13 - 39 mg/dL
15 days - <1 yr:
9 - 69 mg/dL
1 yr - <4 yr:
30 - 60 mg/dL
4 - <13 yr:
33 - 70 mg/dL
Female:
13 - <19 yr:
29 - 69 mg/dL
Male:
13 - <19 yr:
29 - 66 mg/dL
>=19 yr:
40 - 59 mg/dL
Outreach CPTs
Outreach CPT Codes
CPT
Modifier
(if needed)
Quantity
Description
Comments
83718
Synonyms/Keywords
Synonyms, Keywords
High Density Lipoprotein, HDL, HDL-C
Ordering Applications
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application
Description
Centricity
a. HDL
b. Lipoprotein HDL Only
c. Cholesterol, HDL
Cerner
Cholesterol High Density Lipid
COM
Lipo, HDL Only
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required
Specimen Type
Preferred Container/Tube
Acceptable Container/Tube
Specimen Volume
Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)
Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
Preferred
(9-12 hour)
Plasma/Serum
Lithium-heparin Plasma Separator (PST), Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Lithium or Sodium-heparin Green Top (GTT), Red Top Tube (RTT)
1 mL
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type
Temperature
Time
Plasma/Serum
Ambient
24 Hours
Refrigerate
7 days
Frozen
30 days
Useful For
Useful For
Studies have shown that high-density lipoprotein as a protective effect against coronary heart disease by transporting cholesterol from the peripheral tissues to the liver where it is catabolized and excreted. HDL cholesterol is inversely related to the risk of developing coronary artery disease.
Reference Range Information
Reference Range Information
Performing Location
Reference Range
All Performing Sites
using Dimension
40-59 mg/dL
Marshfield
0 - 14 days:
13 - 39 mg/dL
15 days - <1 yr:
9 - 69 mg/dL
1 yr - <4 yr:
30 - 60 mg/dL
4 - <13 yr:
33 - 70 mg/dL
Female:
13 - <19 yr:
29 - 69 mg/dL
Male:
13 - <19 yr:
29 - 66 mg/dL
>=19 yr:
40 - 59 mg/dL
For more information visit:
http://labtestsonline.org
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location
Day(s) Test Performed
Analytical Time
Methodology/Instrumentation
Chippewa Falls
Monday through Friday
Less than 2 hours
Direct/Siemens Dimension
Diagnostic Treatment Center
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
Direct/Siemens Dimension
Eau Claire
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
Direct/Siemens Dimension
Flambeau Hospital
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
Direct/Siemens Dimension
Ladysmith Medical Center
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
Direct/Siemens Dimension
Lakeview Medical Center
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
Direct/Siemens Dimension
Marshfield
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
Accelerator Selective Detergent Endpoint Assay/Beckman AU
Merrill
Monday through Saturday
Less than 2 hours
Direct/Siemens Dimension
Minocqua
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
Direct/Siemens Dimension
Mosinee
Monday through Friday
Less than 2 hours
Direct/Siemens Dimension
Neillsville
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
Direct/Siemens Dimension
Stevens Point
Monday through Friday
Less than 2 hours
Direct/Siemens Dimension
Wausau
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
Direct/Siemens Dimension
Wisconsin Rapids
Monday through Friday
Less than 2 hours
Direct/Siemens Dimension
For billing questions, see Contacts
Outreach CPTs
Outreach CPT Codes
CPT
Modifier
(if needed)
Quantity
Description
Comments
83718
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