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Triglycerides, Peritoneal Fluid

Test Code
17591


CPT Codes
84478

Preferred Specimen
1 mL peritoneal fluid in a sterile transport tube


Minimum Volume
0.4 mL


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 28 days


Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)

Setup Schedule
Night


Clinical Significance
Peritoneal fluid triglyceride determination can distinguish cirrhotic versus malignant ascites.




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