Specimen: 2 mL (0.5 mL min.) Serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen.

Stability (Room): 8 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 1 week

Stability (Frozen): 2 weeks

Method: CHO-POD

Comment: Also see LIPID PROFILE TESTS.

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 5 hrs

Usage: Increasing concentrations of Total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol are both correlated with increasing risk of cardiovascular disease. The levels are used to monitor response to cholesterol lowering therapy.

Specialty: Cardiologist, Physician

Disease: Cardiologist, Physician

Components:

Courier Charges:

Home Collection: Cardiologist, Physician

Department:

Pre-test Information: No special preparation required.