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TRIGLYCERIDES BODY FLUID 

Message
Differentiation of Chylous from Non-chylous effusions: Triglycerides (chylomicron fraction in Lipoprotein electrophoresis) are elevated in chylous effusions. Triglyceride levels are <50 mg/dL in Pseudochylouseffusions. Synovial fluid Cholesterol (Normal: ≤65% of plasma level) and Triglycerides (Normal: ≤40% of plasma level) are generally significantly elevated in inflammatory and crystal-induced arthritis (e.g.: gout, Systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis)


Test Code
FLTG


Alias/See Also
Cerner : Body Fluid Triglyceride, Pleural Fl


Preferred Specimen
Biological Fluids


Other Acceptable Specimens
Peritoneal Knee Fluid Amniotic Fluid J-P Fluid CSF


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerate at 2-8C


Methodology
Enzymatic Glycerol Phosphate Oxidase

Performing Laboratory
UMC



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