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

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