High Density Lipoprotein Chol HDL

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

HDL Cholesterol

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

HDL Cholesterol

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

MT Grn

Collection Instructions

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint green-top (lithium heparin gel) tube(s)
Specimen: 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate plasma on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Serum
Container/Tube: Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen: 1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate serum on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Stability: 7 days at 2-8°C, 30 days at -70°C

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

7 days at 2-8°C
30 days at -70°C

Methodology

Homogenous enzymatic colorimetric

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday, Continuously

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

83718

PDM

5300085

Result Interpretation

Males:                 ≥ 41 mg/dL
Female:               ≥ 51 mg/dL
HDL levels greater then or equal to 60 are considered beneficial and a "negative"  risk factor. 

Forms