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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Body fluid
Specimen Source: Ascites Fluid
Pericardial Fluid
Peritoneal Dialysate (PD Fluid)
Peritoneal Fluid
Pleural Fluid
Pleural Fluid Left
Pleural Fluid Right
Synovial 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 |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | Send the specimen to laboratory immediately |
| Refrigerate: | Storage of the fluid is not recommended |
| Frozen: | Storage of the fluid is not recommended |
Days and Times Performed
24 hours, TAT 1 day
Methodology
See individual test listings for Methodology
PROTEIN, BODY FLUID
LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE, BODY FLUID
SPECIFIC GRAVITY, FLUID
Service Code
31250
Update
Last updated 29/08/2023
Updated on Specimen requirements
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | NA |
|---|---|
| Icterus | NA |
| Lipaemic | NA |
| Others | NA |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Detecting specific organ involvement or injury that caused the fluid formation.
Panel Information
Profile includes the following tests:
- LDH, Fluid (LDHF)
- Specific Gravity (SG)
- Protein, Fluid (TPF)
Special Instruction
Indicate source of fluid.