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Triglycerides Body Fluid with Reflex to Chylomicron Electrophoresis

Order Code
832224
CPT
84478, if reflexed, add 82664
Test Details
Synonyms

Body Fluid Triglycerides with Reflex Chylomicron Analysis

TAT

16 days

Methodology

Quantitative Enzymatic/Electrophoresis

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detects triglycerides in fluid, helps differentiate chylous vs non-chylous effusions.

Specimen Type

Drain pericardial peritoneal/ascites or pleural fluid

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Standard Transport Tube

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 90 days
Order Code
832224
CPT
84478, if reflexed, add 82664
Test Details
Synonyms

Body Fluid Triglycerides with Reflex Chylomicron Analysis

TAT

16 days

Methodology

Quantitative Enzymatic/Electrophoresis

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detects triglycerides in fluid, helps differentiate chylous vs non-chylous effusions.

Specimen Type

Drain pericardial peritoneal/ascites or pleural fluid

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Standard Transport Tube

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 90 days