Test Overview
Test Methodology
Quantitative Spectrometry
Reference Range *
0.0 - 30.0 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
FADPF
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo FADPF (ARUP # 3002978)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection
Collect Pleural fluid in a leak proof container; centrifuge specimen at room temperature, transfer 0.5 mL to a screw capped plastic aliquot 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
AA073