Chylomicron Screen, Body Fluid

Test Code
CHYMCA


Alias/See Also
ARUP 0098457
CHYLO FL


Preferred Specimen
Body fluid


Minimum Volume
0.2 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Unacceptable specimen types: CSF, plasma, serum, or whole blood


Instructions
Must specify what type of body fluid.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 3 weeks
Frozen: Unacceptable


Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories sendout

Additional Information
CHYLOMICRONS, PLEURAL FLUID

Last Updated: December 3, 2021


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.