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Test Code CHOL CHOLESTEROL, TOTAL, SERUM

Additional Codes

Software Test Code
Label Text CHOL
EPIC LAB60

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

The evaluation of cardiovascular risk, suggestion of cholestatic liver disease, and evidence for abetalipoproteinemia

Method Name

Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay

Reference Values

< 2 years:  No reference range established

 

The National Lipid Association and the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) have set the following guidelines for lipids:

 

Fasting and Non-Fasting

 

2 up to 18 years:

Acceptable: < 170 mg/dL
Borderline high: 170 - 199 mg/dL
High: ≥ 200 mg/dL

 

≥ 18 years:

Desirable: < 200 mg/dL
Borderline high: 200 - 239 mg/dL
High: ≥ 240 mg/dL

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Specimen Type

Submit one of the following:

~ Plasma

~ Serum

Preferred Container

Plasma Separator Tube (PST) 

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Plasma: 1 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST)) 

Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Plasma: 0.3 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))

Serum: 0.3 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Plasma

Frozen: 3 Months

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

 

Specimen Type: Serum

Frozen: 3 Months

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

This test, when ordered on Medicare patients, is subject to the National Coverage Determination (NCD) policies. Please verify that the diagnosis code (ICD code) you have chosen demonstrates medical necessity for the test as documented in the physician’s patient record. The CMS web site is available to assist you with this verification. A properly executed Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) must be submitted with the specimen if medical necessity is not demonstrated by the ICD code chosen.

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer
82465 Cholesterol, Serum or Whole Blood, Total, Quantitative  

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories

LOINC Code Information

2093-3

Acceptable Alternative Container(s)

Red Top Tube

Orange Top Tube (Rapid clot serum)