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GLUCOSE, SYNOVIAL FLUID
Test CodeGLUSF
CPT Codes
82945
Preferred Specimen
1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
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
Colorimetric
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Report Available
Same day tested at the performing laboratory.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)
Last Updated: January 15, 2025