HDL Cholesterol

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HDL cholesterol is inversely related to the risk for cardiovascular disease. Decreased levels are associated with obesity, stress, cigarette smoking and diabetes mellitus.

Description

HDL cholesterol is inversely related to the risk for cardiovascular disease. It increases following regular exercise, moderate alcohol consumption and with oral estrogen therapy. Decreased levels are associated with obesity, stress, cigarette smoking and diabetes mellitus.

Additional information

CPT Code(s)

83718

Methodology

Spectrophotometry (SP)

Panel Includes

Not applicable

Alternative Name(s)

Cholesterol, HDL

Patient Preparation

but not part of a lipid panel, If an HDL cholesterol measurement is to be performed along with triglycerides, then the patient should be fasting 9-12 hours prior to collection. If the HDL-cholesterol is ordered as part of a lipid panel then a fasting sample is not required.