| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # |
Glucose, Pleural Fluid
Test Code17425
CPT Codes
82945
Preferred Specimen
1 mL pleural fluid submitted in a sterile leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 1 day
Reference Range
Reference range approximates that found in serum
Clinical Significance
Decreased pleural fluid glucose is most consistent with rheumatoid arthritis and grossly purulent parapneumonic exudates.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20153 |
