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HelpTest Code LAB27704 Chylomicrons, Plasma
Performing Laboratory
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
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The presence of chylomicrons is tested by the qualitative “standing plasma” test. Specimen is allowed to stand undisturbed for >12 hours at 4° C.
Specimen Requirements
Patient Preparation:Patient should be fasting (12 to 14 hour, overnight).
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: results available next day
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84999
Reference Values
None present
Literature Reference:
Rifai N, Horvath AR, Wittwer AT eds: Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics 6th ed: Chapter 34, p. 539, Elsevier, St. Louis, MO 2018.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Additional Information
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Alternate Tube:
1 blue-top (sodium citrate) tube
1 dark green-top (lithium heparin) tube
1 lavender-top (EDTA) tube
1 red-top tube
Analyte Stability:
See Analyte Stability Chart under General Information for a complete list.
Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Test performed in BJH Core lab. Centrifuge upon receipt. Deliver to the Cobas 8000 in Chemistry. Completed specimen is stored refrigerated for 5 days.
LOINC Code Information
| Name | LOINC Code |
| Chylomicrons, Plasma | 2121-2 |