HDL
Abbreviation
HDL
Transport Temp
2-8 C (ice packs)
Stability
store at 2-8 C up to 7 days, -20C up to 3 months
Minimum Vol
0.5 mL
Alternative Specimens
Plasma (lithium heparin or sodium heparin, spray-dried EDTA)
Reference Ranges
Major Risk for heart disease-<40 mg/dL Negative risk for heart disease->60 mg/dL
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Transport Container
Draw tube or plastic pour off tube
Methodology
Accelerator Selective Detergent
Clinical Significance
Decreased-strongly associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease.
Alternative Names
High-density Lipoprotein Ultra HDL
Anything else included in test?
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Serum