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Test ID: CHOL

Cholesterol, Plasma

Test Overview

Result Included

Cholesterol

Specimen

Specimen Type

Plasma (Heparin)
Plasma (EDTA)

Volume

Sample Volume

1 mL

Specimen Comment

A single 1 mL specimen is sufficient for Cholesterol and Triglycerides.<br>Barricor™ tube is not acceptable.

Patient Preparation

Fasting 14 h

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Collect after a 14 hours fast.

Stability

Refrigerated Frozen
7 days 3 months

Rejection Criteria

Criteria Specification
Specimen Barricor™ tube or serum

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

1 Day

Results

Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
  1. Cholesterol
    mmol/L
    2-17 y: 3.2 - 4.4; Elevated ≥4.80

    18 - 29 y: 3.2 - 4.6; Elevated: ≥5.70

    30 - 49 y: 3.8 - 5.2; Elevated: ≥6.20

    50 - 65 y: 4.2 - 5.2; Elevated ≥6.20

    Over 65 y: 4.2 - 6.2; Elevated ≥6.20
    mg/dL x 0.0259

Referral Location

Canada

Test Version

Last Updated

2023-03-31