Triglycerides, Fluid
| Sunquest Code: | FTRIGP | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB200 | Epic Name: | Triglyceride Fluid |
| Methodology: | Bichromatic end point | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Fluid |
| Optimal Volume: | 1.25 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.2 mL |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Aliquot 1.25 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 1 day at room temperature; 7 days refrigerated. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (Fairview Range - FRMC, UMMC-East Bank, Fairview Lakes - FLMC, Fairview Ridges - FRH, Fairview Southdale - FSH, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | No reference ranges have been established. This result should be interpreted in the context of the patient's clinical condition and compared to simultaneous measurement in the patient's blood. Greater than 110 mg/dL, highly suggestive of chylothorax; less than 50 mg/dL, low probability of being chylous; 50-110 mg/dL, equivocal, may need lipoprotein analysis to identify chylomicrons |
| Use: | Evaluate suspected chylothorax. |
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