HDL Cholesterol Subclasses

What it measures

• HDL-2 CholesterolLOINC 9832-7
• HDL-3 CholesterolLOINC 9833-5

Before the visit

Fasting required

If a cholesterol measurement is to be performed along with other lipid tests, the patient should fast 9-12 hours prior to collection.

Specimen

Specimen

3 mL serum

Minimum volume

1.5 mL

Also accepted

Plasma collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Container

Transport tube

Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Billing

CPT 83701