Test Name
HDL CHOLESTEROL
Aliases
HIGH DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN CHOLESTEROL
Abbreviations
HDL-C
Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
ROUTINE CHEMISTRY
Sub Department
-
TAT Category
BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME
Estimated TAT
2
TAT Units
HOURS
Test Requirements
3ml of Serum in Gel/Plain Vacutainer. SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS
Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated
ANALYTE STABILITY
Room Temperature: 2 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