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LAB196
Performing Laboratory
MBMC Main Laboratory
Methodology
Turbidimetric- benzethonium chloride
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Body fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile container or plain,
red-top tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Additional Information: Indicate specimen source.
Testing will only be performed on these fluids:
Pleural, Abdominal (pancreatic, peritoneal) and
Pericardial.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours
Reference Values
No established reference values
Test Classification and CPT Coding
Test Classification:This test has been cleared
or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used
per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPT Code:
84157