Test Code: 001925
CPT Code: 83718
Also Known As: Alpha-Lipoprotein Cholesterol; HDL Cholesterol; HDL Cholesterol Electrophoresis; HDLC; HDL-C
Methodology:
Enzymatic
Specimen Type: Blood
Preparation:
No fasting required. Patient should be on a normal diet and maintain a stable weight for a week prior to testing. Anyﾠmedications should be discontinued for three to four weeks if possible. Check with physician before stopping any medications. Test should not be performed until three months after a myocardial infarction or similar traumatic episode, such as severe infection or inflammation.
Test Results:
1-2 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.
Test Code: 608
CPT Code: 83718
Also Known As: Alpha-Lipoprotein Cholesterol; HDL Cholesterol; HDL Cholesterol Electrophoresis; HDLC; HDL-C
Methodology:
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Specimen Type: Blood
Preparation:
No fasting required. Patient should be on a normal diet and maintain a stable weight for a week prior to testing. Anyﾠmedications should be discontinued for three to four weeks if possible. Check with physician before stopping any medications. Test should not be performed until three months after a myocardial infarction or similar traumatic episode, such as severe infection or inflammation.
Test Results:
1-2 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.
