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Epic Test Code LAB186 Glucose: Body Fluid

Performing Location(s)

BMC

Specimen Type

Body Fluid

Preferred Container

Red top tube

Alternate Container

Green top tube

Minimum Volume to Submit for Testing

0.5 mL Body Fluid

  • Multiple test can be performed from this volume. For question please contact the lab at 547-3975.  

Storage Requirements

Specimens not delivered to laboratory within 1 hour should be refrigerated

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

Specimen too viscous to analyze

Clotted

Collected in wrong tube

> 2 hours at Room Temperature

> 4 days Refrigerated

Days of Analysis

All

Limitations

Studies have shown glucose to be the least reliable of the tests for the diagnosis of bacterial peritonitis. More consistent glucose decrease is found in smaller, sequestered fluid collections such as those of meningitis (cerebrospinal fluid) and empyema (pleural fluid).

Reference Values

Fluid Type Units Reference Range
Synovial fluid mg/dL Not Established
Other than synovial fluid mg/dL Not Established

 

Available STAT

Yes

Methodology

Beckman AU/Dx Series

Includes

Fluid type and total volume indicated on report if provided on the requisition.

CPT Code

82945

Last Updated

30-Mar-19