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Test Code 181452115 Triglycerides Ascites Fluid

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 Temperature: 7 days

Methodology

Spectrophotometry

Reference Range

Interpretive Guidelines Ascites/Peritoneal Fluid:
A triglyceride cut-off value may be of value in the differentiation between cirrhotic and malignant ascites.

Day(s) Test Set up/TAT

Performed:

Daily

Available STAT

 

TAT:

STAT:  < 1 hr

Routine:  < 4 hrs

 

Aliases

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CPT Code

84478