Cholesterol, Pleural Fluid

Understand what Cholesterol, Pleural Fluid signals

LOINC codes: 9618-0
Commercial laboratory assays: 1

We have not added a physiological summary for this biomarker yet. Compare the commercial laboratory assays and population reference ranges below.

Compare commercial laboratory assays for Cholesterol, Pleural Fluid

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Cholesterol, Pleural Fluid

Laboratory: Quest Diagnostics
Test code: 17586
Specimen: 1 mL pleural fluid
Fasting: Not stated
LOINC: 9618-0
Turnaround: Set up: Daily

Laboratory assay overview

Cholesterol level determination in pleural effusion has been recommended in differentiating exudates from transudate

Quest Diagnostics population reference ranges

Quest Diagnostics calculates these statistical intervals for this specific assay and demographic group, not as universal optimal targets.

Population	Range
Transudate	<60 mg/dL
Exudate	>60 mg/dL

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Transudate <60 mg/dL Exudate >60 mg/dL

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 17586

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We compile every detail above directly from named laboratory directories and published clinical studies. Laboratories calculate standard reference intervals from the statistical distribution of tested populations for a specific assay method and demographic group, rather than setting universal optimal targets.

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