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General Information
Performed: 24 hrs.
Turn Around Time: Med Emerg: 45 minutes; Routine: 2hrs.
CPT Codes: 82042
Performed By: Chemistry
Notes: This is a Laboratory Developed Test.
Clinical Utility: Measurement of certain biochemical parameters are used to determine whether the fluid effusion is a transudate or an exudate. The presence of transudate implies the presence of hydrostatic or colloid pressure disturbance without pleural disease involvement. In contrast, exudate implies infection or a neoplasm causing increased capillary permeability. Albumin: Variable levels suggestive of transudate and exudates are observed with respect to serum levels. The test results should be integrated into the clinical context interpretation.
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
Albumin, Fluid |
Colorimetric Bromcresol green |
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Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Body Fluid |
Red no Gel, 6mL |
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Specify fluid type. Deliver to Lab Central
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Room Temperature |
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