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Test Code LAB376 Cholesterol, Body Fluid

Synonym

  • FCHOL

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Acceptable Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 12 hours

Refrigerated: 5 days

Rejected Due To

  • Unacceptable container type
  • Sample received past listed stability

Interpretation

Pleural: Pleural fluid cholesterol concentrations > 200 mg/dL are associated with pseudochylous effusions.

 

Peritoneal: Peritoneal fluid cholesterol concentrations greater than 32-70 mg/dL may suggest malignant ascites.

Method Description

Enzymatic colorimetric

Test Classification

This test has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the Critical Care Laboratory at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab UH

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 day

Reporting Name

Cholesterol, Body Fluid

CPT Code Information

84311

LOINC Code Information

12183-0