HDL Cholesterol | Test Detail | Quest Diagnostics

HDL Cholesterol

Test Code

608

CPT Code(s)

83718

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

Test Code

608

CPT Code(s)

83718

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

HDL Cholesterol -

HDL cholesterol is inversely related to the risk for cardiovascular disease. It increases following regular exercise, moderate alcohol consumption and with oral estrogen therapy. Decreased levels are associated with obesity, stress, cigarette smoking and diabetes mellitus.

Test Resources

Test Guide

Chemistry Analytes: Clinical Utility and Test Interpretation

Test Details

Patient Preparation

If an HDL cholesterol measurement is to be performed along with triglycerides, but not part of a lipid panel, then the patient should be fasting 9-12 hours prior to collection.
If the HDL-cholesterol is ordered as part of a lipid panel, then a fasting sample is not required.

Methodology

Spectrophotometry (SP)

Reference Range(s)

	Male (mg/dL)	Female (mg/dL)
<20 Years	>45	>45
≥20 Years	≥40	≥50

Alternative Name(s)

Cholesterol, HDL

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Patient Preparation

Methodology

Spectrophotometry (SP)

Reference Range(s)

	Male (mg/dL)	Female (mg/dL)
<20 Years	>45	>45
≥20 Years	≥40	≥50

Alternative Name(s)

Cholesterol, HDL

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Alternative Specimen(s)

Plasma collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube or lithium heparin (green-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Serum separator tube (SST)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Serum and plasma
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days

Reject Criteria

Anticoagulants other than heparin

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Alternative Specimen(s)

Plasma collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube or lithium heparin (green-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Serum separator tube (SST)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Serum and plasma
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days

Reject Criteria

Anticoagulants other than heparin

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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