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Triglycerides, Peritoneal Fluid
Test Code17591
CPT Codes
84478
Preferred Specimen
1 mL peritoneal fluid collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Instructions
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 1 day
Reference Range
<65 mg/dL
Clinical Significance
Peritoneal fluid triglyceride determination can distinguish cirrhotic versus malignant ascites.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20153 |
