Chylous Effusion

Testing Laboratory

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

OTRG, OCHO

Test Code (Numeric Code)

05410540

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Register sample as OCHO or OTRG or BOTH (depending on requsition form)

Separating

Centrifuge sample and aliquot into hitachi cup. Forward to Rapid response

Sample Stability

-

Synonyms

Chyle

Turnaround Time

3 hours

Specimen Type

• Fluid Other

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• N/A

Acceptable

• N/A

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• N/A

Acceptable

• N/A

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2

Test Method

LabPLUS Automation

Contact Information