Triglyceride, Fluid

General Information

Lab Name
Triglyceride, FLD
Lab Code
FTRIGG
Epic Name
Triglyceride, Fluid
Description

Note: Triglyceride, Fluid (FTRIGG) is preferred for evaluating possible chylous effusions, because it provides quantitative data and is performed in-house when received.

Synonyms
chylomicrons, chylous effusion
Components

Interpretation

Method

Spectrophotometric

Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Fluid
Collection

Preferred: Fluid in PLAIN RED TOP tube. Specify Fluid Type.
Acceptable: Fluid in GREEN TOP tube
Unacceptable: Fluid in LAVENDER TOP tube

Handling Instructions

Body Fluids: Stable at 2-8 deg C for up to 5 days.

Quantity
Requested: 0.5 mL fluid
Minimum: 0.2 mL fluid

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Deliver to bench
Enter specimen type under the FTRISD at login

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Chemistry, Automated Panels(CHA)
Frequency
Daily
Available STAT?
No
Performing Location(s)
HMC Chemistry, Automated
206-520-4600

325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420

UW-MT Chemistry, Automated
206-520-4600

Clinical Lab, Room NW220,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
84478
LOINC
12228-3
Interfaced Order Code
UOW2061