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Cholesterol, Total
Ordered Test Code:
CHOL
| Lab Test Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Cholesterol, Total |
| Alpha’s Order Test Code | CHOL |
| Specimen Collection Tube | SST/1mL |
| Collection Tube Handling | Plasma collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube or lithium heparin (green-top) tube |
| Minimum Volume | |
| Transport Temperture | |
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| Collection Instructions |
Clinical Significance
Total LDL and HDL cholesterol, in conjunction with a triglyceride determination, provide valuable information for the risk of coronary artery disease. Total serum cholesterol analysis is useful in the diagnosis of hyperlipoproteinemia, atherosclerosis, hepatic and thyroid diseases.
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