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Glucose, Synovial Fluid [4410X]
Test CodeGLUCSYN
Quest Code
44108
Alias/See Also
GLUCSYN
Glucose, Body Fluid
Glucose, Body Fluid
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
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 1 day
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.
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
14225 Newbrook Dr
Chantilly, VA 20153
Last Updated: May 2, 2022
