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Useful For
Distinguishing between chylous and nonchylous effusions
Identifying iatrogenic effusions
Method Name
Colorimetry/Spectrophotometry (SP)/Electrophoresis
Quantitates cholesterol and triglycerides. Test includes a consultant interpretation.
Reporting Name
Lipid Analysis, BFSpecimen Type
Body FluidCollection Container/Tube: Sterile container
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge, separate supernatant, and send both supernatant and sediment.
2. Label specimens as sediment and supernatant.
Additional Information: Indicate specimen source.
Specimen Minimum Volume
2.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Body Fluid | Frozen (preferred) | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Ambient | 24 hours |
Clinical Information
The presence of a chylous effusion, which results from lymphatic drainage into a body cavity, can be determined by identifying triglycerides and chylomicrons in the fluid.
Catheter-related iatrogenic effusions can be identified by determining the presence of intravenous solution constituents in the fluid.
Reference Values
Not applicable
Cautions
No significant cautionary statements
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday; 4 p.m.
Report Available
3 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Medical Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
See Individual Test IDsCPT Code Information
82664-Electrophoretic technique, not elsewhere specified (Chylomicrons and lipoproteins)
84311-Spectrophotometry, analyte not specified (Cholesterol)
84478-Triglycerides