Triglycerides – Drain Fluid (BC0134)

Description

Triglycerides – Drain Fluid is a laboratory test used to measure triglyceride levels in surgical drain fluid or body cavity drainage. It is primarily performed to evaluate suspected chyle leak (chylous effusion), especially after thoracic, abdominal, or neck surgery. Elevated triglyceride levels in drain fluid help confirm the presence of chylous ascites or chylothorax.

Report Time

Fasting

Not Required

Reporting Time

12 Hours

Gender

Male/Female

Age Group

5-99 yrs.

Pre-Test Instructions:

Fasting not required
Specify type of fluid on requisition form
Milky appearance of fluid may suggest chyle
Often interpreted with serum triglyceride level
Triglyceride level >110 mg/dL in fluid may suggest chylous effusion (clinical correlation required)

Parameters Covered

रु 300

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Triglycerides – Drain Fluid (BC0134)

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