High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) (221)

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CPT Code:

83718

Test Type: 1.0 mL Serum Kit Based
Stability Time:

Refrigerated: 7 days

Overview:

HDL-C is a measure of high density cholesterol particles. Higher levels of HDL are associated with reduced CVD risk, but not all HDL is good.

Refer to the Boston Heart HDL Map® for more information.

Collection Details:

Collection Instructions:

1.0 mL serum (0.5 mL minimum) collected in serum separator tube (SST/Tiger Top)

Refrigerated (ship on frozen cold packs)