Cholesterol, Total

Department:
Biochemistry

Analytical Range:
0.1 - 207 mmol/L

Time Limit for Add on Tests:
4 days

Target Turnaround time:
1 working day

Further Information from LabTestsOnline

Tube Type:
Serum (Gold Top)

Availability:
North Devon District Hospital (Mon-Fri)

NICE Clinical Guideline 181 advice :
Primary Prevention: Reduce non-HDL cholesterol by >40%.
Secondary Prevention: Prescribe atorvastatin 80mg if tolerated. In CKD start with atorvastatin 20mg

Last updated: November 27, 2020