Test Details

Mnemonic

FLCHO

Ordering Code

1001638

CPT-4 Code(s)

84311

Specimen Information

Collect

Drain, pericardial, peritoneal, pleural.

Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge to remove cell material. Send 1.0 mL fluid refrigerated with source indicated.

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Specimens other than above, viscous specimens

Stability

Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 3 months

Methodology

Quantitative enzymatic
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Reference Range

See report
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Performing Laboratory

ARUP
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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