Test Overview
Test Methodology
Quantitative Spectrophotometry
Reference Range *
0.0 - 40.0 U/L
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday
Analytic Time
2 - 6 days
Soft Order Code
FADDP
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo FADDP (ARUP #3002984)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection
Collect Pericardial Fluid in a leak-proof container. Centrifuge specimen at room temperature, transfer 0.5 mL pericardial fluid to plastic vial and freeze.
Normal Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Storage Temperature
Strict frozen
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Clinic Laboratories; performed by ARUP Laboratories
Billing
CPT Code
84311
Fee Code
AA724