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Epic Test Code LAB200 Triglycerides: Body Fluid

Performing Location(s)

BMC

Specimen Type

Body Fluid

Preferred Container

Red top tube

Alternate Container

Green top tube

Minimum Volume to Submit for Testing

0.5 mL Body Fluid

Transportation Needs

Deliver specimen to the laboratory within 1 hour of collection. If not possible see “Storage Requirements”

Storage Requirements

Specimens not delivered to laboratory within 1 hour should be refrigerated

Causes for Rejection

Mislabeled or unlabled specimen

Specimen too viscous for analysis

Clotted

Oxalate or Sodium Fluoride

> 2 hours at Room Temperature

> 4 days Refrigerated

Reference Values

Population Units Reference Range
All Populations gm/dL Not Established

 

Days of Analysis

All

Available STAT

Yes

Includes

Fluid type and total volume indicated on report if provided on the requisition.

Methodology

Beckman AU/Dx Series

CPT Code

82042

Last Updated

7-May-19