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HelpTest Code BFCHOL Cholesterol, Body Fluid
Additional Codes
| EPIC | LAB6336 |
Clinical Significance
Cholesterol measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of atherosclerotic coronary artery disease. Cholesterol measurements are also used in the diagnosis of metabolic disorders involving lipids and lipoproteins.
Source: Beckman Coulter Unicel, CHOL IFU. REF #467825 12/22/15
Methodology
Timed-endpoint (Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC 660i)
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Ambient (18-25°C) | |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) (store) | |
| Frozen (-15 to -20°C) |
Reference Ranges
| Normal Range |
|---|
| not established |
| Technical Range |
|---|
| 5 - 750 mg/dL |
Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | N/A |
|---|---|
| Icterus | See Below* |
| Lipemia | N/A |
*30 mg/dL unconjugated bilirubin has been shown to cause falsely decreased results.
High levels of albumin can cause a falsely decreased result.
Availability
| Performed | STAT |
|---|---|
| 24/7 | Yes |
Performing Laboratory
MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory
Lab Department
Chemistry
CPT Code
82465
LOINC
2093-3 Cholesterol [Mass/Vol]