Cholesterol, Protein — Mass Concentration
A quantitative test measuring a cholesterol-related protein by mass concentration. The specimen and exact laboratory method are not specified in the code.
["This test measures the amount of a cholesterol-related protein in a laboratory sample."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 14441-0
- Short code
- Cholest Prt-mCnc
- Synonyms
- Cholest Prt-mCnc
- Category
- lipid
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
This test measures a cholesterol-related protein using a mass-concentration method, meaning the result expresses the amount of substance per unit volume. The code does not identify the specimen, so the laboratory report is needed to confirm whether the sample is blood, serum, plasma, or another material.
Why might I need this test?
This measurement may be used to evaluate cholesterol-related metabolism or the amount of cholesterol-containing material in a sample. Your clinician will interpret it alongside the exact test name, other laboratory results, medical history, and any relevant symptoms.
How is the test performed?
A laboratory technician analyzes the appropriate sample and reports the amount of the target substance by mass concentration. The analysis method is not included in the code and may use specialized laboratory equipment.
How do I prepare for the test?
Preparation depends on the specimen and the reason for testing. Follow your clinician's or laboratory's instructions about fasting, medication use, and timing; do not fast unless you have specifically been told to do so.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
An elevated or reduced result may reflect changes in cholesterol transport, protein production, inflammation, nutrition, or another condition affecting the measured analyte. The clinical meaning cannot be determined from this abbreviated code alone and should be interpreted using the full laboratory report and your clinician's assessment.
Short name
Cholesterol protein mass concentration
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as a standard cholesterol test?
Does this test require fasting?
What does a mass-concentration result mean?
Sources
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