CHOLESTEROL, BODY FLUID

Methodology: Enzymatic

Reporting Title:    Cholesterol, Fluid

 

Test Performed At:

 

 

 St. Louis Children’s Hospital

 

Specimen Required:

 

 

 Send 1.0 mL (minimum 0.3 mL) of body fluid in a plain, red-top tube or sterile container.

 

 

NOTE:

SPECIMEN SOURCE IS REQUIRED ON REQUEST FORM FOR PROCESSING.

 

Laboratory Notes:

 

 

 Spin and separate

 

Reference Values:

 

 

 No established reference values

 

 

NOTE:

Body fluids are not approved for use in this method by the FDA. Analytical characteristics and clinical utility have not been established.

 

Day(s) Test Set Up:

 

 

 Monday - Sunday

 

Cut-off Time:

 

 

 

 

Turn Around Time:

 

 

Same day

 

CPT Code:

 

 

82465

 

KIDDOS Order Name:

 

 

Cholesterol Fluid

 

Cerner Order Name:

 

 

Cholest BF SLC

 

 Last updated 03/08

 Last reviewed 10/09