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Glucose, Body Fluid

Test Code
LAB186


Alias/See Also
GLUFL


CPT Codes
83945

Instructions
Collect fluid in a sterile container.


Specimen Stability
The specimen should arrive in the laboratory within 2 hours to minimize cellular deterioration.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Failure to follow collection and handling instructions.


Methodology
Oxygen Rate

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Within 24 Hours


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.




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