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Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
GRN-PSTCollection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Collection Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Testing Volume
0.3 mL (300 ul)
Rejection Criteria
improper labeling
Specimen Storage and Stability
Stable up to 7 days at 2-8 C
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, 24 hours
Alias
Cholesterol; Chol;
EPIC Code
LAB60
Acceptable Collection Container
GRN-PST, SST, R-NoGel, G-NoGel, EDTA plasma
Patient Preparation
12-14 hr fast preferred
Turn Around Time
3 hours
Lab Department
Chemistry