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Test Code BFTG Triglycerides, Body Fluid

Additional Codes

EPIC LAB4774

Purpose

Triglyceride measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus, nephrosis, liver obstruction, other diseases involving lipid metabolism, or various endocrine disorders.

Methodology

Enzymatic colorimetric assay (Roche cobas c503)

Sample Type

Body Fluid

  • Pleural
  • Peritoneal
  • Pericardial

Centrifuge: Yes

Specimen Minimum Volume

55 uL (with insert cup)

Specimen Stability

Temperature Time
Ambient (18-25°C) not established
Refrigerated (2-8°C) (store) not established
Frozen (-15 to -20°C) not established

Reference Ranges

not established

Rejection Criteria

  • Samples not properly labeled (2 patient identifiers required)

Availability

Performed STAT
24/7 Yes

 

Performing Laboratory

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory

Lab Department

Chemistry

CPT Code

84478

LOINC

12228-3 Triglyceride (Body fld) [Mass/Vol]