Cholesterol, Pleural Fluid

Test Code

17586

CPT Codes
84311

Preferred Specimen

1 mL pleural fluid

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Sterile transport tube

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days

Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)

Setup Schedule

Mon-Fri

Reference Range

Transudate	<60 mg/dL
Exudate	>60 mg/dL

Clinical Significance

Cholesterol level determination in pleural effusion has been recommended in differentiating exudates from transudate

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

Last Updated: November 6, 2024

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