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Glucose, Urine

Test Code
IUGLU


Preferred Specimen
Urine, random


Instructions
Dipstick method


Transport Container
Clean container


Transport Temperature
Specimen stable for 2 hours at room temp., 12 hours refrigerated.


Reference Range
See report for normal ranges.


Clinical Significance
The presence of significant amounts of glucose in the urine is defined as glucosuria. Glucosuria occurs when the blood glucose level exceeds its normal threshold for glucose (180-200 mg/dl). The quantity of urine glucose is dependant upon the blood glucose level, the rate of glomerular filtration, and the degree of tubular re-absorption. The main cause for glucosuria is hyperglycemia, although not always concomitant.




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