Cholesterol
Methodology
Ortho Vitros 7600, Colormetric
Performing Laboratory
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum/plasma
Container/Tube:
Serum: Yellow top or red top
Plasma: Light-green top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerated OK
Reference Values
Adult Cholesterol Ranges
<200 mg/dL=Desirable
Day(s) Test Set Up
All
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82465