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HelpEpic 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