Laboratory Medicine Program

Cholesterol

Clinical Decription:
The measurement of cholesterol is used in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving excess cholesterol in the blood and in lipid and lipoprotein metabolism disorders.
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Method: Automated method; C16000

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
10-Year CVD risk:>=20% primary target LDL-C:<=2.0 mmol/L or >=50% decrease LDL-C; 10-19% primary target LDL-C:< =2.0 mmo/L or >=50% decrease LDL-C:<10% primary target LDL-C:>=50% decrease LDL-C

Specimen Type: Plasma
Collected In: Lithium heparin
Volume: 3 mL (minimum: 1 mL)

Shipping: room temperature or 4C

Special Instructions: Serum or Plasma is acceptable with or without Gel seperator. Non Fasting Specimen sample is acceptable for Total Cholesterol and Non-HDL-C for initial assessment of patients with low to medium risk of CVD. Otherwise, patient must have been fasting for at least 8-12 hours prior to blood sample draw.

Testing Schedule(s): on demand.

Turnaround Time: 1 day

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