Cholesterol, Body Fluid
Test Mnemonic
FCHOL
CPT Codes
- 82465 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
12183-0
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Fluid, body | Sterile container | Refrigerated | Viscous specimens will be rejected. Indicate source of fluid. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
8 hours
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzymatic |
Reference Range
| Cholesterol, Body Fluid | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Refer to Clinical Information |
Special Info
Indicate body fluid type/source on requisition.
Clinical Info
Synovial fluids: Synovial fluid cholesterol measurement may be useful in classifying various joint disorders. The reference range for adult synovial fluid cholesterol measurement is = 65% of the concurrent plasma cholesterol measurement. Serous fluids: Serous fluid cholesterol measurement may be useful in determining the etiology of the effusion. A serous fluid cholesterol measurement > 200 mg/dL is suggestive of a pseudochylous effusion. A serous fluid cholesterol measurement = 45 mg/dL is suggestive of an exudate. A serous fluid cholesterol measurement < 45 mg/dL is suggestive of a transudate. Reference: 1. CLSI. Analysis of Body Fluids in Clinical Chemistry; Approved Guideline. CLSI document C49-A. Wayne, PA: Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute; 2007.