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Cholesterol, Plasma

Test ID: CHOL
Test
Specimen
Performance / Interpretation
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Test

Report Includes

Cholesterol

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
  • 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

Test Location

Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto ON M5G 1X5

Test Version

31-Mar-2023

Interface / Setup

Test Version

31-Mar-2023