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HDL-Cholesterol

Alternative Names:Cholesterol HDL
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:HDLC
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
SST
Adults Volume or Mass:5 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:1 mL
Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:RoomTemp within Alfred/Esky from External sites
Assay Frequency:24/7
MBS Rebatable:Yes
MBS Item No.:66536
Additional Notes:

Test is performed on the Abbott Alinity

Recommended Range*:  

Males: >1.0 mmol/L
Females: >1.2 mmol/L

 

*AACB recommended harmonised reporting values.