Fluid Cholesterol

Message
SRHC Clients:

Transport room temp <4 hours
Transport refrigerated same day


Test Code
FCHOL


Transport Container
5 mL fluid


Specimen Stability
48 hrs if refrigerated.  Refrigerate within 4 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Purulent fluids will not be analyzed.


Methodology
Enzymatic

Setup Schedule
24/7


Report Available
4-8 hrs




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.