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Epic Code LAB200 Triglycerides, Body Fluid

Test Name Alias

Triglycerides Body Fluid | Bfl | 23

Interface Order Alias

10488

Ordering Instructions

Ascites, Pericardial, Peritoneal, Pleural Cavity (Left or Right) will be performed at Corewell Health Reference Laboratory (CHRL)

 

If your source does not match the above, please order a Reference Miscellaneous Test (LAB848) and list the desired test, specimen source and type.

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Body Fluid

 

Container(s): Mint Green Top (Lithium Heparin Gel) or Red Top Vacutainer  

Preferred Volume to Collect: Full tube (4.5 mL Mint Green or 6 mL Red tube)

Minimum Volume to Collect: 0.5 mL

 

Collection Instructions:

  • Indicate source.
    • Ascites, Pericardial, Peritoneal, Pleural Cavity, Left or Pleural Cavity, Right will be performed at Corewell Health Reference Laboratory (CHRL).
    • If your source does not match the above, please order a Reference Miscellaneous Test and list the desired test and specimen source and type.

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 8 hours

Refrigerate: 72 hours

Frozen: aliquot for longer storage

Laboratory Retention: 7 days

Test Frequency

Available 24 hours, usual TAT 1-2 hours.

Reference Range

Reference range is not established for body fluid specimens.

 

Pleural Body Fluid Comment:  Pleural fluid triglyceride level greater than or equal to 110 mg/dL is indicative of chylous effusion, less than 50 mg/dL is indicative of non-chylous effusion, and between 50-109 mg/dL is equivocal.

Performing Department

Chemistry

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Enzymatic colorimetric

CPT

84478

CDM Code

3018447804

Epic Test ID

1230101242

LOINC

Specimen Type: 66746-9

Triglyceride BFL: 12228-3

Mayo Access Code

SHO10488

Reviewed Date

3/7/2024

Updated Date

3/15/2024 - Reference Range