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Cholesterol, Pleural Fluid

Message
This test can be done on Pleural Fluid. Any other fluid type must be sent to a reference laboratory.


Test Code
CHOLBF - NCMC


CPT Codes
82465

Preferred Specimen
1 mL pleural fluid in sterile container


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
Centrifuge to remove cellular elements.


Specimen Stability
Temperature Time
Refrigerated 5 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Moderate hemolysis, lipemia, or icterus


Methodology
Cholesterol Oxidase/Esterase Polychromatic Endpoint

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
No established reference values


Performing Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory



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.