Cholesterol, DBS

General Information

Name	Information
Code:	B201
Test Name, Short:	T. Chol , DBS
A.K.A.:	Cholesterol Chol T. Chol
Matrix:	Dried Blood Spot (DBS)
Turnaround Time:	Daily
Analytical Method:	Enzymatic, colorimetric method
Reportable - Test Results Type:	Quantitative
Units - Conventional:	mg/dL

Specimen Information

Name	Information
Min. Volume:	4-6 drops Fingerstick blood
Preferred Volume:	500 µL
Rejection Criteria:	• Quantity not sufficient, i.e. blood drops do not fill ADx100 collection square • Clotted specimen due to prolonged collection • Blood drop placement outside the collection square • Over saturation of blood in the collection square Or Improper labeling of card
Collection Instructions:	See instructions
Collection Patient Prep:	NA
Container:	Dried Blood Spot on an ADX-100 card.
Shipping Temperature:	Ambient