Glucose, Pericardial, Peritoneal, or Pleural Fluid

Message
This test can be done on Pericardial Fluid, Peritoneal Fluid, and Pleural Fluid. Any other fluid type must be sent to a reference laboratory.


Test Code
Body Fluid Order (cs)/GLUCBF - NOCO


CPT Codes
82945

Preferred Specimen
1 mL body fluid in sterile container


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
  • Centrifuge to remove any cellular material.
  • Indicate specimen source.


Specimen Stability

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Pericardial Fluid, Peritoneal Fuild, Pleural Fluid

Refrigerated

72 hours



Methodology
Hexokinase/Bichromatic Endpoint

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
No established reference values


Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory



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.