UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Chylomicrons, Body Fluid
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BCHYL / HCBCHYL
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| CPT Code(s): |
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82465, 84478
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| Methodology: |
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See individual tests.
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| Days Performed: |
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Daily, 24 hours.
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Stat: Not available stat.
Routine: 4 hours.
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Specimen Requirements
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| Specimen: |
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Body fluid
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| Collection Instructions: |
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Indicate source of body fluid.
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Preferred: Sterile screw cap container
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Preferred: 0.5 mL
Pediatrics: 0.3 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Body fluid aliquot
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 0.5 mL
Pediatrics: 0.3 mL
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220). Transport with coolant pack if coming from outreach location.
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Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 4 days
Frozen: 1 year
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Interpretation
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Interpretive Guidelines:
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Indicative of Chylous Effusion:
Age 0 days and up:
Chylomicrons Present
Triglycerides above serum level and/or > 110 mg/dL
Cholesterol less than or equal to serum level
Cholesterol/Triglycerides ratio < 1
Note: A Chol/Trig ratio of >1 suggests specimen contamination with plasma.
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| Additional Information: |
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This test was performed using a modification of an FDA approved method. The performance characteristics of this test were determined by the UWHC Clinical Laboratories and meet the standards for clinical testing.
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Chylo Thorax Body Fluid Chylomicrons Chylous Effusion
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