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Protein, Total, Pericardial Fluid

Test Code
17429


CPT Codes
84157

Preferred Specimen
1 mL pericardial fluid in a plastic screw-cap vial


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
Avoid hemolysis


Transport Temperature
Frozen


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


Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)

Setup Schedule
Night Sets up 4 days a week.


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




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.