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 |