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.
Reference Range
Following visual inspection, results are reported as chylomicrons being present/not present. Specimens with equivocal results are sent off for lipid electrophoresis.