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Test Code LAB4273 TRIGLYCERIDES, PLEURAL FLUID

Important Note

Sample must be walked to the laboratory. Do not use tube system.

Specimen Type

Transparent Red Top Tube

Specimen Volume

1 mL

Turnaround Time

STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours

Test Schedule

Daily

Sample Stability

Room Temp: 2 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 1 year

Specimen Processing

Separate fluid from cells and place in separate plastic tube or leakproof plastic container. Note type of fluid.

Method

Photometric

Reference Range

None established

Synonyms

Triglycerides; Body Fluid

CPT Codes

84478

Rejection Criteria

Clotted or viscous samples. Gross hemolysis. Sodium heparin tubes have not been validated and are acceptable only by special arrangement.

Test Limitations

Samples received on cells will be resulted with comment -Specimen received on cells, results may be compromised.