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Glucose, Body Fluid
MessageTesting can be performed on peritoneal/ascites fluid, pleural fluid, and pericardial fluid. Any other fluid type must be sent to reference laboratory.
This testing is performed at NCMC for MMC, SV, BFCMC, EMCH, SRMC and OCH.
This testing is performed at NCMC for MMC, SV, BFCMC, EMCH, SRMC and OCH.
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 |
|
Body 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
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
