Test Code CHOLFL Cholesterol, Fluid
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Body Fluid
Specimen Source: Ascites Fluid
Pericardial Fluid
Peritoneal Dialysate (PD Fluid)
Peritoneal Fluid
Pleural Fluid
Container/Tube: Plain Sterile Container
Volume: 30mL
Minimum Volume: 3.0mL
Collection Instructions: For NUHS use only. Samples must be sent to the Laboratory immediately.
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
Specimen Type: | Body Fluid |
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Ambient: | Send the sample to the laboratory immediately. |
Refrigerate: | Storage of fluid is not recommended |
Frozen: | Storage of fluid is not recommended |
Reference Interval
The reference intervals and other method performance specifications have not been established for this fluid. The test result must be integrated into the clinical context for interpretation.
Days and Times Performed
24 hours, TAT 1 day
Methodology
Enzymatic
Service Code
31161
Unacceptable Condition
Haemolysis | NA |
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Icterus | NA |
Lipaemic | NA |
Others | NA |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346