Test Information:
High Density Lipoprotein is an important tool used to assess an individual’s risk of developing coronary heart disease.
Specimen Container:
Gold Top SST Tube (with clot activator) or Red Top Tube (Plain)
Specimen Type:
Serum
Required Volume:
2 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
N/A (Not Applicable)
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8˚C
Stability: 7 days - Storage: 20 to 25˚C
Stability: 2 days - Storage: – 20˚C
Stability: 3 months
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2˚C – 8˚C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
Within 4 hours