Cholesterol
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Cholesterol, Fluid
Test ID: CHOLSTM FL
Test
Method
Spectrophotometric
Report Includes
Specimens
Fluid
Test Location
St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8
Test Version
10-Nov-2022
Specimen
Specimens
Fluid
Collection Containers
Sterile container
Sample Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Provide source of fluid
Handling Information
Store and send cold or frozen
Stability
| Ambient | 1 week |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 1 week |
| Frozen | 3 months |
Additional Stability Information
Stable over 1 year at -70°C
Test Version
10-Nov-2022
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Spectrophotometric
Turnaround Time
3 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | mmol/L |
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No reference range established for fluids and should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical findings
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Test Location
St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8
Test Version
10-Nov-2022
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHOLSTM FL | 63700Cholesterol Fluid | mmol/L |
| 38930Fluid Type |
Test Version
10-Nov-2022