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TRIGLYCERIDE, PLEURAL FLUID
Test CodeTRIPF
CPT Codes
84478
Preferred Specimen
1 Green tube (Sodium Heparin)
Note: Heparin choice is Sodium - do not use Lithium heparin
Note: Heparin choice is Sodium - do not use Lithium heparin
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL body fluid
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 Red tube
Instructions
Centrifuge and perform testing on supernatant
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 7 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Extreme viscosity
Methodology
Colorimetric
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Report Available
Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)
Last Updated: June 9, 2023