: Simethicone [Mass concentration] in Platelet-poor Plasma by Liquid Chromatography
: This test measures the amount of simethicone, an anti-foaming agent, in platelet-poor plasma using a chromatography laboratory method. It is a specialized assay most often used in research or specific clinical investigations rather than routine care.
[": This is a specialized laboratory measurement of simethicone levels in platelet-poor plasma, and results should be interpreted by your clinician in the context of your specific situation."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 73150-5
- Short code
- Simethicone ind plt IgM SerPl Ql FC
- Synonyms
- Simethicone ind plt IgM SerPl Ql FC
- Category
- hematology
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- flow-cytometry
- CPT
- 82784
- 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 This Test Measures
: The test detects and quantifies simethicone, a silicone-based anti-foaming medication commonly used to relieve gas and bloating, in a processed blood sample called platelet-poor plasma. Platelet-poor plasma is the liquid portion of blood after the cells and platelets have been removed.
: How the Sample Is Analyzed
: The measurement uses liquid chromatography, a laboratory technique that separates substances in a sample so they can be identified and measured. This allows the lab to isolate simethicone from other components in the plasma before detection.
: Why Platelet-Poor Plasma
: Platelet-poor plasma is prepared by centrifuging blood to remove platelets along with other cells. Using this specimen helps reduce interference and provides a cleaner sample for the chromatographic analysis.
: What Results Mean
: A result reflects the concentration of simethicone detected in your plasma sample. Because reference values depend on the specific laboratory method and equipment used, your report should be interpreted using the range provided by the performing lab and discussed with your healthcare provider.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
: Simethicone is generally considered to have minimal systemic absorption, so measuring it in plasma is not a standard part of routine clinical testing. This type of assay is more typical of specialized or research settings, such as studying drug absorption or verifying exposure. Clinical significance for an individual patient depends on the reason the test was ordered and should be assessed by the ordering clinician.
Short name
: NONE
Frequently asked questions
: Is this a common routine blood test?
: Do I need to fast or prepare before this test?
: Can I interpret the result on my own?
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