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Cholesterol, Total

Source

Blood

Mnemonic

CHOL

Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL light green (mint) top PST tube. Gold top SST tube is also acceptable.

0.2 mL heparinized plasma or serum

Minimum Blood Volume for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics

Specimen Handling

Additional Information

Cholesterol can also be performed on fluids (test mnemonic FLCHOL)

Testing Location

Chemistry-DSC

Testing Frequency

Daily

Alternate Name(s)

Reference Interval

Age	Male/Female	Units
0-17 years	3.20-4.40	mmol/L
18-29 years	3.20-4.60	mmol/L
30-49 yers	3.80-5.20	mmol/L
50-65 years	4.20-5.20	mmol/L
66-150 years	4.20-6.20	mmol/L

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