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Glucose, Body Fluid
Test CodeLAB186
Alias/See Also
GLUFL
CPT Codes
83945
Preferred Specimen
Collect in SST. Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection
Refrigerate within 4 hours.
Refrigerate within 4 hours.
Other Acceptable Specimens
Sterile container
Instructions
Collect fluid in a sterile container or SST. Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.
Transport Temperature
Send Refrigerated (2-8C)
Specimen Stability
The specimen should arrive in the laboratory within 2 hours to minimize cellular deterioration. Stable refrigerated for 3 days.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Failure to follow collection and handling instructions.
Methodology
Oxygen Rate
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Within 4 Hours; STAT 60 minutes
Reference Range
None established, mg/dL
Clinical Significance
Glucose measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment ofcarbohydrate metabolism disorders including diabetes mellitus, neonatalhypoglycemia, idiopathic hypoglycemia, and pancreatic islet cellcarcinoma.
