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HelpTest Code 4011990 Cholesterol (Total Cholesterol)
Specimen Requirements
1.0 mL serum or plasma
Container
PST (light green top) tube or SST (tiger, gold, or red top) tube
Minimum Volume
55 µL serum/plasme
Stability
8 hours at room temperature, 2 days at 2-8°C
May be frozen at -20°C for longer storage
Analytical Time
Same day.
Sample Retention Time
7 days
Method
Photometry
CPT Code
82465
Performing Laboratory
Springfield Hospital Laboratory
Reject Due To
Improperly labeled sample