| Test Name: |
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LD, Total, Pleural Fluid
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| Test Code(s): |
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PLLD / HCPLLD
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| CPT Code(s): |
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83615
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| Methodology: |
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Lactate-Pyruvate
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| Days Performed: |
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Daily, 24 hours.
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| Turnaround Time: |
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Stat: 1 hour.
Routine: 4 hours.
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Specimen Requirements
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| Specimen: |
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Pleural Fluid
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| Collection Instructions: |
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Indicate source of pleural fluid.
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| Collection Container: |
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Preferred: Sterile screw cap container
Also Acceptable:
Red top
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 1 mL
Pediatrics: 0.3 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Pleural Fluid
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 0.5 mL
Pediatrics: 0.2 mL
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| Specimen Processing: |
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Centrifuge. Transfer cell-free fluid to plastic vial. Refrigerate.
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220) immediately. Transport with coolant pack if coming from outreach location.
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| Unacceptable Criteria: |
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Specimens greater than 2 hours old when received by the laboratory are not acceptable.
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: 2 hours
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Interpretation
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Results are reported in U/L.
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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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