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
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 3 months
Methodology
Quantitative enzymatic
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
ARUP REFERENCE LAB
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes