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Epic EAP: LAB8935
Epic Description: PROTEIN, BODY FLUID
Specimen Type
Body Fluid: Peritoneal,Pleural, Paracentesis, Ascites, or Throacentesis
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Sterile Container |
1.0 mL | 0.2 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
CSF, Breast Milk, and salivary fluids are not acceptable.
Centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material. Transfer 1.0 mL of body fluid to a plastic transport tube. Indicate type of body fluid on tube.
Aliquot Requirements
Body Fluid:Peritoneal,Pleural, Paracentesis, Ascites, or Throacentesis
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.2 mL
Performing Lab
LSU Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
Sunday – Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material. Transfer 1 ml of body fluid to a plastic transport tube. Indicate type of body fluid on tube. CSF, Breast Milk, and salivary fluids are not acceptable.
CPT Code Information
84157