Glucose, Synovial Fluid

Message

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Test Code

GLUSYN

Alias/See Also

44108, 4410X

CPT Codes
82945

Preferred Specimen

1 mL synovial fluid submitted in a sterile leak-proof container

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

Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)

Setup Schedule

Set up: Daily; Report available: 1 day

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
14225 Newbrook Dr
Chantilly, VA 20153

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