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LIPID ANALYSIS, BODY FLUID |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB1233 Geisinger Epic ID: 52857 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Peritoneal, pleural, drain, or pericardial fluid | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
3 mL fluid; minimum 2.5 mL | |
Special notes: |
Specimen source required on label. Date and time of collection required. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
Centrifuge to remove any cellular material and transfer to a plastic vial. | |
Transport temperature: |
Refrigerated (cold packs). | |
Specimen stability: |
Room temperature: 24 hours. Refrigerated: 7 days. Frozen: 30 dys. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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Additional information: |
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. | |
CPT code(s): |
82664, 84311, 84478 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Methodology: |
Electrophoresis Spectrophotometric (Colorimetric) |
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Synonyms: |
Quest test code 39309, Lipid Analys
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Clinical significance: |
Distinguishing between chylous and nonchylous effusions. | |