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Cholesterol, body fluid total

Test Code
BF CHOL


CPT Codes
84311

Preferred Specimen
Body fluid


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Instructions
Centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection.


Transport Container
Sterile, screw cap tube


Transport Temperature


Room temperature




Specimen Stability
Room temperature:24 hours
Refrigerated:7 days


Methodology
Enzymatic, timed-endpoint

Setup Schedule


This assay is performed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.




Reference Range
None established


Clinical Significance


This test is used to distinguish between chylous and non-chylous effusions.






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.