13 days
Enzymatic
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Evaluates cholesterol in pleural or other body fluids. Helps distinguish exudate from transudate.
Fluid (Pericardial Peritoneal/Ascites or Pleural fluid)
1 mL
Sterile container
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.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 3 months |