Cholesterol, Peritoneal Fluid

Test Code

17585

CPT Code(s)

84311

Test Code

17585

CPT Code(s)

84311

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Clinical Significance

Cholesterol, Peritoneal Fluid - Peritoneal fluid cholesterol determination can distinguish cirrhotic versus malignant ascites

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Methodology

Spectrophotometry (SP)

Reference Range(s)

<48 mg/dL

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Spectrophotometry (SP)

Reference Range(s)

<48 mg/dL

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL peritoneal fluid

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Sterile transport tube

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL peritoneal fluid

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Sterile transport tube

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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