PLEURAL FLUID PROFILE WITH AMYLASE

Test Code
FLPROFA


Includes
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 FLU,
PLUS AMYLASE BODY FLUID, AMLYASE SERUM.


Preferred Specimen
FLUID PLUS A MINT GREEN BLOOD TUBE


Transport Container
PLAIN RED TUBE, OR FLUID CONTAINER,  PLUS FLUID IN A LAVENDER TUBE,  AND BLOOD IN A MINT GREEN TUBE
 


Specimen Stability
REF: 24 HRS


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.