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Performing Laboratory
Chilton Hospital Laboratory-ChemistryMethodology
| Profile Information: | |
| Cholesterol | Triglycerides |
| Cholesterol/HDL Ratio (Calculation) | Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL) (Calculation) |
| HDL Cholesterol, Direct | |
Testing Algorithm:
If triglycerides are >200 mg/dL, a direct LDL will be performed at an additional charge.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serumContainer/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel), gold or tiger top (serum gel)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Collection Instructions: Fasting (12-14 hour)
Forms: Laboratory Misc. (CMH Graphic Arts 110-10 401) in Request Forms in Special Instructions is required
Specimen Transport Temperature
AmbientReference Values
CHOLESTEROL/HDL RATIO2.5-3.7
| Total Cholesterol/HDL | Risk Factors | |
| Males | 2.7-4.0 | Low risk |
| 4.0-6.6 | Average Risk | |
| 6.6-14.0 | High risk | |
| >14.0 | Danger zone | |
| Females | 2.5-3.7 | Low risk |
| 3.7-5.5 | Average risk | |
| 5.5-8.3 | High risk | |
| >8.3 | Danger zone |
VLDL
7-37 mg/dL
See individual test listings for other reference values.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through SundayTurnaround Time:
Routine-24 hours