Cardio IQ® HDL Cholesterol

Test Code

91719

CPT Code(s)

83718

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

Test Code

91719

CPT Code(s)

83718

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

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Clinical Significance

Cardio IQ® 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

None found for this test
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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)

CardioIQ®,HDL Cholesterol, Cardio IQ®

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)

CardioIQ®,HDL Cholesterol, Cardio IQ®

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

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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