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HelpTest Code TRIG-O Triglycerides, Body Fluid
Synonyms/Keywords
Chyle (Chylous Effusion), Chylomicrons in Body Fluid, Body Fluid Trig
Specimen Requirements
| Fasting Required | Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Body Fluid |
Sage Cup Sterile Container No Additive Waste Tube |
2 mL | 0.5 mL |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Pleural, peritoneal, thoracic, or other body fluid without an anticoagulant are acceptable.
Specify specimen type at time of order.
Specimens should be refrigerated until analyzed.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Body Fluid | Refrigerate | 7 days |
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| Marshfield |
< 50 mg/dL: No laboratory evidence for chylous effusion 50-110 mg/dL: Laboratory result is equivocal for chylous effusion 110 mg/dL: Laboratory testing suggests chylous effusion |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Chemistry
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Glyerol Phosphate Oxidase (GPO) Endpoint Assay/Beckman AU |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84478 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84478 |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Centricity | Triglyceride |
| Cerner | Triglyceride Body Fluid |