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Cholesterol, Pleural Fluid
Test Code17586
CPT Codes
84311
Preferred Specimen
1 mL pleural fluid
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Sterile transport tube
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Setup Schedule
Daily
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
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20151-2228 |
