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Test Code BF Trig Triglycerides - Pleural Fluid

Specimen Type

Pleural Fluid

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Container Type/Storage

Gold-SST or Red Top

Refrigerate

STAT Turnaround Time

45 Minutes

Routine Turnaround Time

4 Hours

Methodology

Glycerol Phosphate Oxidase

Reference Range

Triglyceride concentrations > 110 mg/dL are consistent with chlyous effusions.

Note

Body fluid results are not diagnostic and should be used in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings. This test has been modified from the manufacturer instruction and has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. Its performance characteristics were determined at Kent Hospital Laboratory.

CPT Codes

84478