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Protein, Total, Pericardial Fluid
Test Code17429
CPT Codes
84157
Preferred Specimen
1 mL pericardial fluid collected in a sterile leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Avoid hemolysis
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Sun, Tues, Thurs, Fri; Report available: 4-6 days
Reference Range
| Transudate | ≤3.0 g/dL |
| Exudate | >3.0 g/dL |
Clinical Significance
Measurement of total protein in pericardial fluid is useful in the differentiation of exudates and transudates.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 33608 Ortega Highway |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |
