Test Code LAB101 HDL CHOLESTEROL
Performing Laboratory
Mohawk Valley Health System Laboratory
Day(s) Performed
Performed: Daily
Routine TAT: Same Day
Available as a STAT test
Specimen Collection and Handling
Collect mint green top lithium heparin plasma separator tube (PST), gold top serum separator tube (SST), or red top (serum).
Venipuncture should occur prior to Metamizole (Sulpyrine) administration due to the potential for falsely depressed results.Storage
Serum and plasma are stable for 7 days at 2-8 °C and 30 days at ≤ -20 °C.