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Triglycerides, Body Fluid
MessageTesting can be performed on peritoneal fluid, pleural fluid, and pericardial fluid. Any other fluid type must be sent to reference laboratory.
Test Code
TGLBF - NCMC
CPT Codes
84478
Preferred Specimen
1 mL body fluid in Sterile container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
- Centrifuge to remove any cellular material.
Specimen Stability
Temperature | Time |
Refrigerated | 7 days |
Methodology
Bichromatic Endpoint
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
No established reference values
Performing Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory