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Test Code 9619 Cholesteryl Esters, Serum

Additional Codes

Mayo Test ID
CHLE

Reporting Name

Cholesteryl Esters, S

Useful For

Establishing a diagnosis of lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase deficiency

 

Evaluating the extent of metabolic disturbance by bile stasis or liver disease

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial. Send refrigerated.


Barnes-Jewish Hospital Note:
Call Laboratory Medicine resident at digital pager 314-747-1320 for approval before drawing the specimen.

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  60 days
  Ambient  24 hours

Reference Values

≥18 years: 60-80% of total cholesterol

Reference values have not been established for patients who are less than 18 years of age.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

84311

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
CHLE Cholesteryl Esters, S 21197-9

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
CHLES Cholesteryl Esters, S 21197-9

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Method Name

Enzymatic Colorimetric

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Cardiovascular Test Request Form (T724) with the specimen.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Additional Information:
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Laboratory Processing Instructions:
BJH Chemistry will forward to the performing laboratory. Do not reject specimen if not received on ice.