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HelpTest Code LAB376 Cholesterol, Body Fluid
Performing Laboratory
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
Enzymatic
Literature Reference:
Package insert: Cholesterol Reagent Chol2. Roche Corporation, 03/2022.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Pleural fluid
Container/Tube: Mint Green top tube
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Additional Information: Indicate fluid type on specimen container.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: results available next day.
Reference Values
As supportive evidence to Light’s criteria, fluid cholesterol may provide additional evidence in differentiating exudates (>45 mg/dL) from transudates (≤45 mg/dL). In addition, Cholesterol <200 mg/dL is indicative of chylothorax while cholesterol >200 mg/dL rules out chylothorax.
Literature References:
Ryu, Jay H. et al. Plueral Fluid characteristics of Chylothorax. Mayo clinic Proceedings. February 2009; 84(2): 129-133.
Block, Darci R. Tietz Textbook of clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnositics. Elsevier Sixth Edition 2017. Body Fluids Abstract p. 925
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84999
Additional Information
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Alternate Tube Type: Red top tube
Analyte Stability:
See Analyte Stability Chart under General Information for a complete list.
Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Test performed in BJH Core lab. If specimen is received in a VACUTAINER, check procedure to confirm suitability. Centrifuge upon receipt. Apply blue tape to specimen aliquot tube. Deliver to the Cobas 8000. Completed specimen is stored frozen for 30 days.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
LOINC Code Information
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Fluid Type |
Loinc code |
|
Pleural Fluid |
9619-8 |