EPIC Code

LAB60

CHOL

 

Performing Lab

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital Clinical Laboratory - Core
UCHealth Lone Tree Health Center Laboratory
UCHealth Cherry Creek Medical Center Laboratory

Collect

4.5 mL Green with gel (PST), plasma (lithium heparin).

Pediatric Collection

At least 0.5 mL whole blood collected in a microtainer, green top with gel, lithium heparin plasma.

Unacceptable Conditions

  • Gross hemolysis, bilirubinemia, or lipemia
  • EDTA, citrate, or oxalate anticoagulants
  • Sample not properly identified
  • Incorrect container
  • Insufficient sample volume

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately at ambient temperature.
Offsite: Centrifuge within 60 minutes of collection. Transport to laboratory at ambient temperature.

Performed

Upon receipt

Stability (from collection to initiation)

  • Before centrifugation: 1 hour.
  • After centrifugation: Ambient, Not determined; Refrigerated, 7 days; Frozen, Unacceptable.
  • Plasma aliquot: Ambient, Not determined; Refrigerated, 7 days; Frozen (-20 degrees C), 3 months.

Remarks

Patient should fast for 9-12 hours prior to blood collection when test is performed as part of a lipid panel.

Performed

Upon receipt

Methodology

Enzymatic

Reported

Same day

Synonyms

  • CHOL
  • CCMC LAB60
  • LTHC LAB60

EPIC Code

LAB60

CHOL

 

Reference Interval

UCH and Lone Tree Labs (effective 05/20/2014): 136 - 239 mg/dL

Cherry Creek Lab:

Age Female Male
0 - 1 month 63 - 198 mg/dL 45 - 177 mg/dL
1 - 7 months 66 - 218 mg/dL 60 - 197 mg/dL
7 - 12 months 74 - 218 mg/dL 89 - 208 mg/dL
12 months - 4 years 44 - 181 mg/dL 44 - 181 mg/dL
4 - 7 years 108 - 187 mg/dL 108 - 187 mg/dL
7 - 10 years 112 - 247 mg/dL 112 - 247 mg/dL
10 -12 years 124 - 244 mg/dL 125 - 230 mg/dL
12 - 14 years 125 - 213 mg/dL 127 - 230 mg/dL
14 - 16 years 130 - 213 mg/dL 106 - 224 mg/dL
16 - 20 years 106 - 217 mg/dL 110 - 220 mg/dL
20 years and over <200 mg/dL <200 mg/dL


Before 05/20/2014 (UCH and Lone Tree Labs only):

0-200 mg/dL

Interpretive Data

Per NCEP Adult Treatment Panel III suggestions: Less than 200 mg/dL is desirable; 200-239 mg/dL is borderline high; Greater than or equal to 240 mg/dL is high.

CPT Codes

82465

Collection

EPIC Code

LAB60

CHOL

 

Performing Lab

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital Clinical Laboratory - Core
UCHealth Lone Tree Health Center Laboratory
UCHealth Cherry Creek Medical Center Laboratory

Collect

4.5 mL Green with gel (PST), plasma (lithium heparin).

Pediatric Collection

At least 0.5 mL whole blood collected in a microtainer, green top with gel, lithium heparin plasma.

Unacceptable Conditions

  • Gross hemolysis, bilirubinemia, or lipemia
  • EDTA, citrate, or oxalate anticoagulants
  • Sample not properly identified
  • Incorrect container
  • Insufficient sample volume

Storage/Transport Temperature

Internal: Deliver to lab immediately at ambient temperature.
Offsite: Centrifuge within 60 minutes of collection. Transport to laboratory at ambient temperature.

Performed

Upon receipt

Stability (from collection to initiation)

  • Before centrifugation: 1 hour.
  • After centrifugation: Ambient, Not determined; Refrigerated, 7 days; Frozen, Unacceptable.
  • Plasma aliquot: Ambient, Not determined; Refrigerated, 7 days; Frozen (-20 degrees C), 3 months.

Remarks

Patient should fast for 9-12 hours prior to blood collection when test is performed as part of a lipid panel.

Ordering

Performed

Upon receipt

Methodology

Enzymatic

Reported

Same day

Synonyms

  • CHOL
  • CCMC LAB60
  • LTHC LAB60

EPIC Code

LAB60

CHOL

 

Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

UCH and Lone Tree Labs (effective 05/20/2014): 136 - 239 mg/dL

Cherry Creek Lab:

Age Female Male
0 - 1 month 63 - 198 mg/dL 45 - 177 mg/dL
1 - 7 months 66 - 218 mg/dL 60 - 197 mg/dL
7 - 12 months 74 - 218 mg/dL 89 - 208 mg/dL
12 months - 4 years 44 - 181 mg/dL 44 - 181 mg/dL
4 - 7 years 108 - 187 mg/dL 108 - 187 mg/dL
7 - 10 years 112 - 247 mg/dL 112 - 247 mg/dL
10 -12 years 124 - 244 mg/dL 125 - 230 mg/dL
12 - 14 years 125 - 213 mg/dL 127 - 230 mg/dL
14 - 16 years 130 - 213 mg/dL 106 - 224 mg/dL
16 - 20 years 106 - 217 mg/dL 110 - 220 mg/dL
20 years and over <200 mg/dL <200 mg/dL


Before 05/20/2014 (UCH and Lone Tree Labs only):

0-200 mg/dL

Interpretive Data

Per NCEP Adult Treatment Panel III suggestions: Less than 200 mg/dL is desirable; 200-239 mg/dL is borderline high; Greater than or equal to 240 mg/dL is high.

Administrative

CPT Codes

82465

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