Test Code Chol Cholesterol Total

Specimen Type

Blood

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Container

Mint Green-Lithium Heparin
Plasma/Refrigerate

STAT Turnaround Time

45 Minutes

Routine Turnaround Time

4 Hours

Methodology

Cholesterol oxidase, esterase, peroxidase

Reference Range

Desirable: <200 mg/dL
Borderline High: 200-239 mg/dL
High: ≥240 mg/dL

CPT Code

82465