Test Details
Mnemonic
GLPCF
Ordering Code
3400028
CPT-4 Code(s)
82945
Specimen Information
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred.
Collect
Pericardial fluid
Specimen Preparation
Send 3.0 mL pericardial fluid frozen in a screw capped plastic vial.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Spectrophotometry
Reference Range
Approximates that found in serum
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes