Test Name
Other, Fluids
Alternate DescriptionHOF
LIS CodeHOF
Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Lab Section
Chemistry
Fluid TypeFluid, miscellaneous
Test Includes
Specify test and type of fluid
Specimen Tube Type TransportNon Gel Red Top, cup or syringe
Summary Test NameOther, Fluids
Special Handling InstructionsMay require Pathology clearance
Specimen Preparation OutreachRefrigerate until courier pickup
Specimen StabilityTest dependent
Minimum Volume1.0 ml fluid
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseSpin/separate and refrigerate until analysis
Stat Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Test Turnaround Time Routines And StatsRoutine 4 hours Stat 2 hours
Additional Test InformationEach test requires a separate HOF order.