Triglycerides, Fluid

0020713
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Standard
Ordering Recommendation

Refer to aruplab.com/bodyfluids for clinical indications and interpretive information.

Mnemonic
TRG FL
Methodology

Quantitative Enzymatic

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Within 24 hours

New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect

Drain, Pericardial, Peritoneal/Ascites, or Pleural fluid.

Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge to remove cellular material.  Transfer 1 mL body fluid to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room temperature.

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimen types other than those listed. Specimens too viscous to be aspirated by instrument.

Remarks

Specimen source must be provided.

Stability

Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 3 months

Reference Interval
Interpretive Data

For information on body fluid reference ranges and/or interpretive guidance visit https://aruplab.com/bodyfluids/

Compliance Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes

84478

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Components
Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0020713 Triglycerides, Fluid 12228-3
2013066 Triglycerides Fluid Source 31208-2
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Aliases
Triglycerides, Fluid