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Cholesterol
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml
Test Code: CHL
Tube type: SST
Other acceptable tube types
Lithium heparin (pale green)
Special instructions
None
Reported in this profile
Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Non-HDL Cholesterol and Cholesterol:HDL ratio
Reference range
See the, 'QRISKŪ3 cardiovascular disease risk calculator', (link below)
Units
mmol/l
Linked to
Lipids
Turnaround Time
1
day
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
Risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
Links:
» QRISKŪ3 cardiovascular disease risk calculator
» Assessment & Management of Lipids in Primary Care
