Cholesterol, Dialysis Fluid — Mass Concentration
Measures the concentration of cholesterol in dialysis fluid. When collected from used dialysate, it may help the dialysis team evaluate treatment performance.
["This test measures cholesterol in dialysis fluid and may help assess how effectively dialysis removes cholesterol."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 59038-0
- Short code
- Cholest DiafP-mCnc
- Synonyms
- Cholest DiafP-mCnc
- Category
- lipid
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 0
- Ref high
- 10
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- CPT
- 82105
- SNOMED
- 394971007
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
This laboratory test measures the concentration of cholesterol in dialysis fluid. It is different from a routine blood cholesterol test and is generally ordered as part of monitoring a person receiving dialysis.
Why might I need this test?
Your dialysis team may order it to evaluate the fluid used during treatment or cholesterol removed in used dialysate. The result can provide additional information about the effectiveness of your dialysis treatment.
How is the test performed?
A sample of dialysis fluid is collected and sent to a laboratory, where its cholesterol concentration is measured using a validated laboratory method. The sample may be fresh dialysis fluid or fluid used during treatment, depending on the order.
How do I prepare for the test?
No special preparation is usually needed. The fluid is collected according to your dialysis team's instructions, so tell the healthcare provider if the sample comes from fresh or used dialysate.
Reference range
Normal: <10 ng/mLN/A
No special preparation required. For PSA, avoid sexual activity for 24-48 hours before the test.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
If the sample is used dialysate, an elevated cholesterol concentration may indicate that cholesterol is not being removed as expected during treatment. A lower concentration may reflect greater removal, but interpretation depends on the type of fluid tested and the treatment provided. Your dialysis team should interpret this result alongside your dialysis prescription and blood cholesterol results.
Short name
Dialysis fluid cholesterol
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as a routine blood cholesterol test?
Does the test require fasting?
What does an abnormal result mean?
Sources
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