Cholesterol

Test information: Cholesterol measurement, alongside HDL, LDL and triglycerides, is used to diagnose and monitor hypercholesterolaemia.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Light Green Top Microtainer BD;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

Lipid

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

4ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

N/A

Maximum add on time

5 days

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

RR for Female - less than 15dys - 1.2 - 3.2 - mmol/L RR for Male - 0day to less than 15dys - 1.1 - 2.8 - mmol/L RR for Male and Female - 15dys to less than 1 yr - 1.7 - 6.1 - mmol/L RR for Male and Female - 1yr to less than 19yrs - 2.9 - 5.4 - mmol/L RR for Male and Female - 19yrs & above - No RRs (flags high when equal to and greater than 5.0) mmol/L

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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