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| Title | CHOLESTEROL, HDL |
| Specimen Requirement | <p>1 SST/1.0 mL serum. After 30 minutes of clotting, promptly centrifuge and refrigerate.</p> |
| Methodology | |
| Stability | Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 3 months |
| Reference Range | By Report |
| Turnaround | 1 day |
| Clinical Use | <p>Studies have shown a significant increase in atherosclerosis risk in persons with low HDL-C levels. No current treatment exists for low HDL levels, although weight loss, vigorous exercise, and cessation of smoking may help to increase HDL levels. A number of drugs are also reported to increase HDL levels.</p> |
| Test Code | CMDHL |
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