Preferred Sample Type
Suitable Specimen Types
Aspirate Fluid SerumChylomicrons
Specimen Transport
Usual transport to the laboratoryTurnaround Time
48 hoursSample Processing In Laboratory
Store sample upright at 4oC undisturbed for 24 hours and inform duty biochemist that a sample has arrived.General Information
The presence of chylomicrons can be useful in
- establishing causes of lipid disorders
- establishing the origin of an effusion / drain fluid
Chylomicrons have a low density which causes them to float to the surface of biological fluids if they are allowed to stand overnight at 40 C.
Patient Preparation
None
Notes
Sample should also be requested for triglycerides
Reference Range
Following visual inspection, results are reported as chylomicrons being present/not present.
Specifications
- EQA Status: None
- EQAS Scheme: No