Fat, Body Fluid Qualitative

Message
Performing Lab: Regions


Test Code
RH0084


Alias/See Also
Sunquest: FATBF


CPT Codes
89125

Preferred Specimen
3.0 mL Body Fluid


Minimum Volume
2.0 mL


Instructions
Specimens must be collected in a clean, fat-free container.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 4 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Sample collected in waxy cardboard container


Methodology
Microscopic

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Same Day


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Identification of Fat in body fluids




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.