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Cholesterol, Peritoneal Fluid [17585X]

Test Code
175858


CPT Codes
84311

Preferred Specimen
1 mL peritoneal fluid submitted in a sterile, plastic leak-proof container


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days


Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: Next day


Reference Range
<48 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Peritoneal fluid cholesterol determination can distinguish cirrhotic versus malignant ascites




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.