Test Code CHOLF CHOLESTEROL, FLUID

Important Note

If requesting this test to be performed on joint/synovial fluid – it must be ordered as an RMISC (referrals miscellaneous test).

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
SoftID	CHOLF
EPIC	LAB376

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Distinguishing between chylous and nonchylous effusions
Identifying iatrogenic effusions

Method Name

Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay

Reference Values

No established reference ranges.

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Specimen Type

Body Fluid – Pleural and peritoneal only. Synovial fluid not permitted for testing.

Preferred Container

Red Top Tube

Preferred Volume

Body Fluid: 1 mL (Red Top Tube)

Minimum Volume

Body Fluid: 0.3 mL (Red Top Tube)

Specimen Collection and Handling

Indicate fluid source on request form and tube and send refrigerated.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Body Fluid

Frozen: 3 Months

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
84311	Spectrophotometry, Analyte not Elsewhere Specified

Performing Laboratory Location