Cholesterol
SoftLab Order Code
CHOL
Epic Order Name
CHOLESTEROL
Epic Order ID
LAB60
Laboratory
Cary
Raleigh
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
RST (Orange top - Rapid Serum Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
SST - (Gold Top Serum Separator tube)
Red/Black Speckle top (Serum tube)
Collecting Volume
0.4 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
0.2 mL or One full gold microtainer tube
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated 4 days
Causes for Rejection
QNS, Hemolysis, Lipemia, Icterus, red cells not separated within 2 hours of collection.
Patient Preparation
Ideally, patients should fast 8-12 hours prior to testing
CPT Codes
82465