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GLUCOSE, BODY FLUID
Test CodeGLUBF
CPT Codes
82945
Preferred Specimen
Sterile Container
Other Acceptable Specimens
or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)
Instructions
Centrifuge and perform testing on supernatant
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 3 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Extreme viscosity
Methodology
Hexokinase
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Report Available
Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)
Last Updated: June 9, 2023