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Test Code PLFCHOL Cholesterol Pleural Fluid

Additional Codes

N/A

Alias

N/A

Collection Method

Provider collected

Container

Light Green Lithium Heparin tube

Instructions/Special Handling

None

Preferred Specimen

Light Green (Lithium Heparin) Plasma

Acceptable Specimes

  • Serum
    • Gold SST tube
    • Red tube
  • Plasma
    • Light Green lithium heparin

Units

mg/dL

Reference Ranges

N/A

Critical Values

N/A

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Moderatly hemolyzed
Icterus N/A
Lipemia N/A
Other QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type, viscous/mucus-like

 

Specimen Stability

Ambient (15-25°C) 7 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C) 4 days
Frozen (-20°C) 6 weeks

 

Performing Site

Boone Health Laboratory

Performance Information

Days/Times Performed Daily 24/7
Expected Turn around Time Same day
Methodology/Method Description Roche Cobas - UV assay

CPT Code(s)

84311

Panel Components

N/A