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HelpTest Code 62873119 Triglycerides Pleural Fluid
Specimen Requirements
Submit the following specimen:
Specimen Type: Pleural 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
A triglyceride value of >110 mg/dL is indicative of chylous effusion.
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