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Epic Test Code LAB21021 Glucose: Urine Reagent Strip

Performing Location(s)

BMC,CRH,LFH,HRK,OCH,FTT,FOX

Synonyms

Urine glucose

Specimen Type

Random Urine

Preferred Container

Random Urine Tube

Minimum Volume to Submit for Testing

5 mL Urine

Storage Requirements

Refrigerate up to 24 hours

DO NOT USE CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVES

Transportation Needs

Deliver specimen to the laboratory within 1 hour of collection. If not possible see “Storage Requirements”

Causes for Rejection

Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
> 24 hrs old Refrigerated
> 2hrs Room Temperature

Limitations

Glucose sensitivity is affected by concentrations of ascorbate greater than 50 mg/dL causing false negatives when patient samples lie between 75-125 mg/dL glucose

Reference Values

Population Units Reference Range Critical Value
All Populations mg/dl Negative  
OB/Pediatric Patient mg/dl Negative ≥100mg/dl

 

Days of Analysis

All

Available STAT

Yes

Includes

Test for the presence of glucose only

Additional Information

Patient Preparation: Suggest early morning first voided urine for maximum concentration of urine analytes and formed elements

 

 

Methodology

Urine Dipstick, double sequential enzyme reaction

CPT Code

81003

Last Updated

08-JUN-23 MS