Laboratory Services
Triglycerides, Body Fluid
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| Test Description |
Triglycerides, Body Fluid
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| Synonym(s) |
Chylothorax Analysis, Abnormal Body Fluid; Chylothorax Lipid Analysis, Abnormal Body Fluid; Fat, Body Fluids; Triglyceride, Body Fluids; TGLBF |
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| Test ID |
TGLBF
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| General Information |
Distinguishing between chylous and nonchylous effusions. Measurement of triglycerides in body fluids as a surrogate for chylomicrons |
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| Container Type |
Sterile Container |
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| Specimen Type |
Body Fluid - Peritoneal fluid (peritoneal, abdominal, ascites, paracentesis), Pleural fluid (pleural, chest, thoracentesis), Drain fluid (drainage, JP drain), Pericardial fluid |
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| Specimen Requirements |
1 mL |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
1. Centrifuge to remove any cellular material and transfer into a plastic vial. 2. Indicate the specimen source and source location on label. |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
0.5 mL |
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| Stability |
Frozen (preferred) 30 days |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Gross, hemolysis, Gross icterus |
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| Methodology |
Colorimetry |
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| Estimated TAT |
1 to 2 Days |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday through Sunday |
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| Retention |
1 Week |
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| CPT Code(s) |
84478 |
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| Reference Range |
An interpretive report will be provided |
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| STAT Orderable (Y/N) |
No |
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| Performing Lab |
Mayo |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
12228-3 |
