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Cholesterol, Pleural Fluid [17586X]

Test Code
175868


CPT Codes
84311

Preferred Specimen
1 mL pleural fluid collected in a sterile 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: 1 day


Reference Range
Transudate <60 mg/dL
Exudate >60 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Cholesterol level determination in pleural effusion has been recommended in differentiating exudates from transudate




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.