High Density Lipoprotein,

Test information: To screen for risk of developing cardiovascular disease (heart disease, stroke and related diseases); to monitor treatment.

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 Male and Female less than 1yr - 0.00 -0.30 g/L 1yr to less than 3yrs - 0.00 - 0.90 g/L 3yrs to less than 6yrs - 0.30-1.50 g/L 6yrs to less than 14yrs - 0.50 - 2.20 g/L 14yrs to less tham 19yrs 0.50-2.90 g/L RR for Female 19yrs-60yr - 0.65 - 4.21 g/L >60yrs - 0.69 - 5.17 g/L RR for Male 19yrs-60yr - 0.63 - 4.84 g/L >60yrs - 1.01 - 6.45 g/L

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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