PLEURAL FLUID PROFILE (FLPROF)

Test Code

FLPROF

CPT Codes
ORDER CODE ONLY

Preferred Specimen

FLUID PLUS A MINT GREEN BLOOD TUBE

Instructions

PROFILE INCLUDES: BF CELL PROFILE, GLUCOSE BODY FLUID, GLU PLASMA/SERUM, TOTAL PROTEIN BODY FLUID, TP PLASMA/SERUM, TP FLUID/SERUM RATIO, LDH BODY FLUID, LDH PLASMA.SERUM, LDH FLUID/SERUM RATIO, PH BODY FLUID

Transport Container

LAVENDER

Transport Temperature

REF- 24 HRS

Setup Schedule

Set Up:
Report Available:

Reference Range

PLEURAL FLUID PROFILE

Clinical Significance

This test can aid in the distinction between transudative and exudative fluid.

Performing Laboratory
LMH - Chemistry x3739 or 3764 and Hematology x3770 or 3769

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.