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Test Code 181451684 Cholesterol Ascites Fluid

Performing Laboratory

Torrance Memorial Laboratories

Specimen Requirements

Submit the following specimen:

 

Specimen Type:  Ascites fluid
Container/Tube:  Sterile Container
Additional instructions:  None

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

 

Storage Temp Stability:

Room Temperature:  12 hours

Refrigerated:  7 days

Methodology

Spectrophotometry

Reference Range

Interpretive Guidelines Ascites/Peritoneal Fluid:
Ascitic fluid cholesterol levels < 46 mg/dL are usually associated with transudates and levels > 46 mg/dL are usually associated with exudates.

Day(s) Test Set up/TAT

Performed:

Daily

Available STAT

TAT:

STAT:  < 1 hr

Routine:  <  4 hrs

Aliases

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CPT Code

82465