Test Name
TOTAL CHOLESTEROL
Aliases
-
Abbreviations
TC
Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
ROUTINE CHEMISTRY
Sub Department
-
TAT Category
BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME
Estimated TAT
2
TAT Units
HOURS
Test Requirements
Fasting is not routinely required; where stipulated by the ordering doctor, 9-12 hour overnight fasting is required; fasting= not eating or drinking anything except water & prescribed medication.
SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS
Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated
ANALYTE STABILITY
Room Temperature: 7 days at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 7 days at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 3 months at -20°C
Clinical Utility
Diagnosis & monitoring of dyslipidemia. Cardiovascular risk assessment. Health and wellness assessments.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026