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HelpTest Code PLPROF Pleural Fluid Profile
Performing Laboratory
Central Vermont Medical Center
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red Top
Acceptable:
Collection Instructions:
1. Place 1 ml of fluid into Red top tube.
2. Send remaining fluid to Lab.
3. Deliver to Lab ASAP.
Volume
1 ml
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 1 hr
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Specimen Type
FLUID
Container
Red Top
Additional Information
Profile includes: Cell Count, Protein, LDH, Glucose