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Glucose, Pericardial Fluid

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Testing performed at Quest Diagnostics.

This test is currently only available in BHS CPRS. To make available in Bedford, please contact the lab.


Test Code
GLUCOSE,PERICARD(O)


CPT Codes
82945

Preferred Specimen
3 mL pericardial fluid in a plastic screw-cap vial


Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions

Freeze immediately after collection



Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 28 days


Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)

Setup Schedule
Night


Reference Range
Reference range approximates that found in serum.


Clinical Significance
Pericardial fluid glucose levels may be a useful adjunct to serum levels in evaluating bacterial endocarditis and malignant effusions.



Last Updated: April 10, 2019


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.