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Test Code CRE Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare:

  • Newark Campus
  • Wilmington Campus

Methodology

Profile Information:
Cholesterol Cholesterol, Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)
Cholesterol, High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol, Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL) 
Cholesterol, High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL), Ratio Triglycerides

 

 

 

 

 

Reference Values

CHOLESTEROL, HDL, RATIO

Optimal:  <3.4 mg/dL

Borderline:  3.4-6.0

High risk:  >6.0

CHOLESTEROL, LDL CALCULATION

Optimal:  <100 mg/dL

Near optimal:  100-129 mg/dL

Borderline:  130-159 mg/dL

High risk:  160-189 mg/dL

Very high risk:  >189 mg/dL

VLDL

Optimal:  <30 mg/dL

Borderline:  30-39 mg/dL

High risk:  40-99 mg/dL

Very high risk:  >99 mg/dL

ALL OTHERS

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Physician Office Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  Preferred: 4.5 mL Lithium Heparin (Mint Green top PST Gel) tube

Acceptable: 5.0 mL SST (Gold top) tube or 6.0 mL Serum (Red top) tube

Specimen:  Full tube

Collection Instructions:  Fasting - overnight (12-14 hours)

Note:  Label tube with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, or financial number. Date and time of draw, collector’s initials, and type of specimen are also required.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time:  8 hours

STAT Turnaround Time:  1 hour

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