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HelpTest Code CHOL Cholesterol, Plasma or Serum
Performing Laboratory
Chilton Hospital Laboratory-ChemistryMethodology
ColorimetricSpecimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serumContainer/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel), gold top or tiger top (serum gel)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Collection Instructions: Fasting (12-14 hour)
Specimen Transport Temperature
AmbientReference Values
100-200 mg/dLDay(s) Test Set Up
Monday through SundayTurnaround Time:
Routine-8 hours