Collection:

HDL-CHOLE (10-12 HRS FASTING)

TEST	:	HDL
OTHER TEST REQUEST NAME	:	• HDL-C • High-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
PATIENT PREPARATIONS	:	Whilst HDL blood tests can be performed accurately on non-fasting specimens, the test is usually performed as part of a complete lipid profile. In these circumstances, fasting for about 12 hours is required, with only water permitted.
INTENDED USE	:	HDL cholesterol is the well-behaved "good cholesterol." This friendly scavenger cruises the bloodstream. As it does, it removes harmful bad cholesterol from where it doesn't belong. High HDL levels reduce the risk for heart disease -- but low levels increase the risk.
VOLUME	:	3 mL
SPECIMEN	:	Serum
SAMPLE CONTAINER	:	Gold or Red Top
COLLECTION/	:	MALE: >1.45:No risk for CHD,based on HDL value 0.90-1.45:Moderate risk for CHD <0.90:High risk for CHD FEMALE: >1.68:No risk for CHD,based on HDL value 1.15-1.68:Moderate risk for CHD <1.15:High risk for CHD