Triglycerides Body Fluid with Reflex to Chylomicron Electrophoresis




Test Mnemonic

FTCHYL

CPT Codes

  • 84478 - QTY (1)

Includes

  • Triglycerides, Fluid
  • Triglycerides Fluid Source

Performing Laboratory

ARUP


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 mLFluid, bodySterile container RefrigeratedSpecimen source is required and must be one of the following: drain, pericardial, peritoneal/ascites, or pleural fluid.

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
0.5 mL     

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Refrigerated1 week
Frozen3 months
Ambient48 hours

Days Performed

Varies

Turnaround Time

2 - 9 days

Methodology

Name Description
Quantitative Enzymatic 

Special Info

Specimen source must be provided. Specimen types other than those listed and specimens too viscous to be aspirated by instrument will be rejected.

Clinical Info

If Triglyceride concentration is 25-200 mg/dL, then Chylomicron Electrophoresis testing will be added. Additional charges apply.

Clinical Limitation

n/a

Clinical Reference

n/a