Test Code HDL High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol

Important Note

**Please see below for HDL cholesterol ranges:

Low HDL: <40 mg/dL

Normal: 40-60 mg/dL

Desirable: >60 mg/dL

Infectious

Meditech Mnemonics:

HDL

Preferred Specimen:

1mL Lithium Heparin plasma

Acceptable Specimen:

1mL serum (gel or non-gel tube)

Minimum Volume:

0.5mL plasma or serum (does not include repeat or reflex testing)

Transport Container:

Transport Tube

Preferred Transport Temperature:

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability (after centrifugation):

Ambient: 14 hours

Refrigerated: <1 week

Frozen: 3 months

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