CHOLESTEROL
Name: CHOLESTEROL
Mnemonic: CHOL
Container: Serum Separator, Plasma Separator
Handling: Volume: 1.0 ml serum or heparinized plasma
Centrifuge within 4 hrs of collection
Stability: 5-7 days refrigerated; 3 months frozen
Methodology: Methodology: Enzymatic
Reported: Routine 4 hr, STAT 1hr
CPT: 82465
Units: mg/dl