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TRIGLYCERIDES, PERITONEAL FLUID

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1099    Geisinger Epic ID:  52321

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Peritoneal fluid


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

1 mL peritoneal fluid; minimum 0.4 mL



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Frozen.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: Unacceptable. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 28 days.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  84478
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Methodology: 
Spectrophotometric (Colorimetric)
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 17591, triglyceride


Clinical significance: 

Peritoneal fluid triglyceride determination can distinguish cirrhotic versus malignant ascites.


Review Date:  12/09/2024

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