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Glucose, Synovial Fluid (4410X)
Test Code23481P
CPT Codes
82945
Preferred Specimen
1 mL synovial fluid in a standard transport tube
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Setup Schedule
Night Sets up 4 days a week.
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.