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

Methodology

Spectrophotometry
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Reference Range

See report
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Performing Laboratory

Quest
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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