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Cholesterol, Pleural Fluid : 17586

Test Code
CHPLAU or 17586


CPT Codes
84311

Transport Container
Preferred Specimen
1 mL pleural fluid

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Frozen.


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days; Refrigerated: 28 days; Frozen: 28 days


Methodology
Spectrophotometry

Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday


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


Performing Laboratory
med fusion



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.