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Cholesterol, Fluid

Order Code
247282
CPT
84311
Test Details
TAT

13 days

Methodology

Enzymatic

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Evaluates cholesterol in pleural or other body fluids. Helps distinguish exudate from transudate.

Specimen Type

Fluid (Pericardial Peritoneal/Ascites or Pleural fluid)

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Sterile container

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 3 months
Order Code
247282
CPT
84311
Test Details
TAT

13 days

Methodology

Enzymatic

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Evaluates cholesterol in pleural or other body fluids. Helps distinguish exudate from transudate.

Specimen Type

Fluid (Pericardial Peritoneal/Ascites or Pleural fluid)

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Sterile container

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 3 months