Cholesterol
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Cholesterol, Plasma
Test ID: CHOL
Test
Report Includes
Specimens
Plasma (Heparin); Plasma (EDTA)
Test Location
Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X5
Test Version
31-Mar-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Plasma (Heparin); Plasma (EDTA)
Sample Volume
1 mL
Specimen Comment
A single 1 mL specimen is sufficient for Cholesterol and Triglycerides.
Barricor™ tube is not acceptable.
Patient Preparation
Fasting 14 h
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Collect after a 14 hours fast.
Stability
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 3 months |
Rejection Criteria
| Specimen | Barricor™ tube or serum |
|---|
Test Version
31-Mar-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Turnaround Time
1 Day
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | mmol/L |
|
mg/dL x 0.0259 | |
Test Location
Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X5
Test Version
31-Mar-2023
Interface / Setup
Test Version
31-Mar-2023