HDL (High Density Lipoprotein)

SIM

11510 

CPT

83718 

Synonyms

High Density Lipoprotein, HDLD (High Density Lipoprotein Direct)

Specimen Type

Plasma or serum 

Container

3.5 ml Green - Lithium heparin plasma separator 
4.0 ml Gold-top serum separator

Collection Instructions

None

Volume

2 ml plasma or serum 
Min: 1 ml

Additional Information

None

Patient Preparation

None

Specimen Processing Instructions

Plasma:  Centrifuge at 3380 rpm’s (±100) for a minimum of 10 minutes

Serum:  Allow to clot.  Centrifuge at 3380 rpm’s (±100) for a minimum of 10 minutes

Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.

Transport Requirements

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room temperature:  8 hours   Refrigerated: 5 days 

Rejection Criteria

•  If not centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. 
•  Gross hemolysis

Reference Range

40-60 mg/dL

Critical Value

None 

Test Includes

HDL

Methodology

Homogeneous assay 

Testing Frequency

Daily, Monday - Sunday 

Reviewed By

Crystal M. Killian

Reviewed Date

3/18/2021

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