CHYLO BF
Chylomicron Screen, Body Fluid
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3739
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plastic transport tube
Specimen Type:
Body fluid
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Collection Procedure:
Must specify the type of body fluid. (Drain, pericardial, peritoneal/ascites, or pleural fluid.)
Specimen Processing:
Be sure specimen source is written on label.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Refrigerated - 1 week
Room Temperature - 48 hours
Frozen - 3 months
Unacceptable Condition:
Specimen types other than those listed. Specimens too viscous to be aspirated by instrument.
CPT Codes:
84478 - Triglyceride
82664 - Chylomicron Screen Body Fluid (EAP 30021538)
Method:
Quantitative Enzymatic Assay/Electrophoresis
Test Includes:
If Triglyceride concentration is 25-200 mg/dL, then Chylomicron Electrophoresis testing will be added