Test Code HDL HDL Cholesterol
Specimen Required
Lithium Heparin Plasma Separator Tube (GREEN) or
Serum Separator Tube SST (YELLOW)
CPT Code
83718
Specimen Handling & Stability
Handle and store specimens in stoppered containers to avoid contamination and evaporation.
Centrifuge specimens to remove the plasma/serum from the cellular material within 3 hours of collection.
Specimen Stability
* Room Temperature: Not recommended
* Refrigerated: 3 days
* Frozen: 3 weeks