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Glucose, Pericardial Fluid

Test Code
17641


CPT Codes
82945

Preferred Specimen
3 mL pericardial fluid collected 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
Set up: Sun, Tues, Thurs, Fri; Report available: 4-6 days


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.




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.