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Triglycerides, Pleural Fluid

Message
Order QNI FLEXI or ESOT
Use QNI Irrepplaceable Specimen Bag


Test Code
Triglycerides, Pleural Fluid


Quest Code
17592


Alias/See Also
17592


CPT Codes
84478

Preferred Specimen
1 mL pleural fluid in a sterile transport tube


Minimum Volume
0.4 mL


Transport Temperature
Frozen


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


Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)

Setup Schedule
Night


Report Available
Maximum Laboratory Turn Around Time 6 days


Reference Range
Chylous >110 mg/dL
Nonchylous <50 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Triglyceride analysis on fluids is usedful to distinguish between transudate and exudate


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130



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.