Test Details
Mnemonic
GLPTF
Ordering Code
3400029
CPT-4 Code(s)
82945
Specimen Information
Collect
Peritoneal fluid
Specimen Preparation
Send 1.0 mL peritoneal fluid frozen in a screw capped plastic vial.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Non-frozen specimens
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 7 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 7 days
Methodology
Spectrophotometry
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes