Test Name: Ultracentrifugation, Cholesterol Characterisation 
Alternate Test Names Cholesterol Characterisation by Ultracentrifugation 
PLS Test Code UC  Laboratory Biochemistry 
Specimen Blood  Analysis Performed On Plasma 
Container EDTA Tube 4 ml  Container colour Mauve 
Multiple specimens  
Required Volume Adult (mL) Req Vol Paediatric (mL)
Reference Ranges  
Turnaround Time Routine 1 Week  Turnaround Time Urgent  
Turnaround Other  
Days test is performed By request  Transport Room temperature 
Special Requirements Fasting specimen requried (10-hour overnight fast) 
Patient Preparation None 
Collection Instructions Venepuncture 
Clinical Information  
Sent to Reference Laboratory No 
Ref Laboratory Name  
Estimated Patient Fee N/A 
Last Updated 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00)