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Executive Health HDL LDL (Executive Health Service Only)

Executive Health Panel, EHS HDL/LDL

Test Codes

EPIC: LAB5045, EXHDL

Department

Chemistry

Instructions

It is recommended that the patient fast for 9-12 hours prior to the blood draw.

Specimen Collection Criteria

Collect: One Gold-top SST tube. (Minimum Whole Blood: 4.0 mL)

Rejection Criteria

Moderate to grossly hemolyzed specimens.

Red-top tubes with serum not separated from cells within two hours of collection.

In-Lab Processing

Let SST specimens clot 30-60 minutes. Centrifuge SST tubes or Microtainers^® to separate serum from cells. Deliver immediately to the appropriate testing station.

Storage

Specimen Stability for Testing:

Centrifuged SST Tubes and Microtainers^® with Separator Gel
Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): 2-4 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): Unacceptable

Red-top Tubes and Microtainers^® without Separator Gel
Room Temperature (20-25°C or 68-77°F): 2-4 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): Unacceptable
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): Unacceptable

Serum Specimens (Pour-Overs)
Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): 2-4 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): 7 days

Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:

Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 7 days

Laboratory

Royal Oak Automated Chemistry Laboratory

Performed

Sunday – Saturday, 24 hours a day.
Results available within 4 hours.

Reference Range

See specific assay for reference range.

This panel includes: Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, and Triglyceride.

Test Methodology

Enzymatic, Spectrophotometry.

Interpretation

See specific analytes for interpretations.

This panel includes: Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, and Triglyceride.

Clinical Utility

This panel aids in the evaluation of hyperlipidemia as an index of coronary artery disease.

Contacts

Last Updated

4/19/2021