Triglycerides Body Fluid with Reflex to Chylomicron Electrophoresis
Ordering Recommendation
Refer to aruplab.com/bodyfluids for clinical indications and interpretive information.
Methodology
Quantitative Enzymatic Assay/Electrophoresis
Performed
Varies
Reported
1-8 days
Reflex: 1-8 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Drain, pericardial, peritoneal/ascites, or pleural fluid.
Transfer 1 mL body fluid to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Refrigerated.
Specimen types other than those listed. Specimens too viscous to be aspirated by instrument.
Specimen source must be provided.
Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 3 months
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
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This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA-certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
If Triglyceride concentration is 25-200 mg/dL, then Chylomicron Electrophoresis testing will be added. Additional charges apply.
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
84478; if reflexed, add 82664
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0020713 | Triglycerides, Fluid | 12228-3 |
0098457 | Chylomicron Screen, Body Fluid | 33009-2 |
2013066 | Triglycerides Fluid Source | 31208-2 |