Triglyceride, Fluid

Message
Include Fluid TYPE/SOURCE with order


Test Code
FTRG1


Alias/See Also
Body Fluid Triglyceride, Triglyceride


CPT Codes
84478

Includes
FLTY1:  Fluid Type
FLTRG:  Fluid Triglyceride


Preferred Specimen
FLUID (FLD)


Methodology
Beckman AU

Reference Range
Pleural Fluid: <50 mg/dL; Excludes a chylous effusion with reasonable likelihood.
               50-110 mg/dL; Recommend fluid lipoprotein analysis.
               >110 mg/dL; Supports the diagnosis of a chylous effusion.
(No reference ranges established for other fluid sources)


Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory
CCMC Laboratory



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