Glucose, Synovial Fluid

Test Code
GLUSYN


Quest Code
4410


CPT Codes
82945

Preferred Specimen
1 mL synovial fluid


Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Container
Transport tube


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days


Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
2 days


Reference Range
Synovial fluid glucose values are equivalent to plasma values if obtained from a fasting patient.
The difference between the plasma glucose and synovial fluid glucose value should be <10 mg/dL.


Clinical Significance
The measurement of synovial glucose may be of clinical value, but abnormal levels are not an indicator for any specific disease process. Fluid levels are interpreted along with serum values.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151-2228




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