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Triglycerides, Body Fluid

Order Code
11558
CPT
84478
Test Details
Synonyms

Body Fluid Triglycerides, Pleural/Peritoneal Fluid Triglycerides

TAT

24 hours

Methodology

Enzymatic colorimetric

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Evaluates chylous effusions.

Specimen Type

Serous body fluid (pleural pericardial peritoneal)

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
Order Code
11558
CPT
84478
Test Details
Synonyms

Body Fluid Triglycerides, Pleural/Peritoneal Fluid Triglycerides

TAT

24 hours

Methodology

Enzymatic colorimetric

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Evaluates chylous effusions.

Specimen Type

Serous body fluid (pleural pericardial peritoneal)

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