| Name of the Test: |
CHOLESTEROL, TOTAL |
| Pre Test Information: |
No special preparation required. |
| Report Availability: |
Daily |
| Test Usage: |
Increasing concentrations of Total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol are both correlated with increasing risk of cardiovascular disease. The levels are used to monitor response to cholesterol lowering therapy. |
| Code: |
B025 |
| Category: |
Heart Diseases, Health Check Up |
| Specimen: |
2 mL (0.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. |
| Stability Room: |
8 hrs |
| Stability Refrigerated: |
1 week |
| Stability Frozen: |
2 weeks |
| Method: |
CHO-POD |
