CHOLESTEROL, HIGH-DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN (HDL), SERUM

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	HDL
EPIC	LAB101

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Assessing cardiovascular risk

HDL cholesterol is inversely related to the risk of developing coronary artery disease. A low HDL/LDL cholesterol ratio is directly related to the risk of developing coronary artery disease. A high HDL cholesterol is associated with the “longevity” syndrome.

Method Name

Colorimetric

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:

Low HDL: < 40 mg/dL
Borderline low: 40 - 45 mg/dL
Acceptable: > 45 mg/dL

≥ 18 years:

Males: ≥ 40 mg/dL

Females: ≥ 50 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

Note: Should be analyzed on day of collection whenever possible.

Specimen Type: Serum

Frozen: 3 Months

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Note: Should be analyzed on day of collection whenever possible.

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
83718	Lipoprotein, Direct Measurement, High Density Cholesterol (HDL Cholesterol)

Keywords

CHOLESTEROL, HDL (HIGH-DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN)

HDL (HIGH-DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN) CHOLESTEROL

HIGH-DENSITY CHOLESTEROL (HDC)

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