Triglycerides (Other Fluid)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

OTRG

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0541

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Register sample as OCHO/0540 or OTRG/0541 or BOTH (depending on requsition form).

Separating

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

Sample Stability

-

Synonyms

Chyle, Chylous Effusion, Chylomicrons, Fluid Triglycerides

Turnaround Time

3 hours

Specimen Type

  • Fluid Other

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2

Last updated: 18/09/2026