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Test Code FLP Fluid Panel 

Important Note

Indicate source of fluid.

Laboratory Code

LAB5133

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: 30.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 3.0 mL
Collection Instructions: For NUHS use only. Sample must be sent to laboratory immediately.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Body Fluid
Ambient Not available
Refrigerate Storage of the fluid is not recommended.
Frozen Storage of the fluid is not recommended.

Panel Information

Panel includes the following tests:

Methodology

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Days and Times Performed

24 hrs, TAT 1 day

Specimen Condition

Haemolysis Not applicable
Icterus Not applicable
Lipaemia Not applicable
Others Not applicable

Reference Interval

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Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital

Clinical Chemistry, 67724346

Useful For

Detecting specific organ involvement or injury that caused the fluid formation.

Service Code

31250

LOINC Code Information

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Update

Last updated 11/03/2025