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Protein, Total, Pericardial Fluid : 17429

Test Code
TPPRAU or 17429


CPT Codes
84157

Transport Container
Preferred Specimen:
1 mL pericardial fluid in sterile transport tube
     
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Frozen.


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


Methodology
Spectrophotometry

Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday


Report Available
1 day


Reference Range
See Laboratory report


Clinical Significance
Measurement of total protein in pericardial fluid is useful in the differentiation of exudates and transudates.


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.