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Lab Test Dictionary

Triglycerides, Peritoneal Fluid (17591)

Methodology

Spectrophotometry (SP)


Specimen Type

Peritoneal Fluid

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano


Epic ID

LAB07995

Lab Test Days

Tuesday-Saturday

Standard TAT

1 Day


Collection Information

Specimen Required

0.4-1 mL Peritoneal Fluid

Container Type

Sterile Container


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 28 Days

Test Volume Required

1 mL Peritoneal Fluid

Minimum Test Volume

0.4 mL Peritoneal Fluid

Processing Instructions

Specify source in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.


CPT Codes

84478; 82664


Revised

10/22/24

Initials

SA