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Glucose, Amniotic Fluid
Test Code17423
CPT Codes
82945
Preferred Specimen
1 mL amniotic fluid collected in a sterile screw-cap container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Methodology
Hexokinase, Ultra-Violet
Setup Schedule
Set up: Sun, Tues, Thurs, Fri; Report available: 4-6 days
Reference Range
| Immature fetus | >15 mg/dL |
| Equivocal | 10-15 mg/dL |
| Mature fetus | <10 mg/dL |
Clinical Significance
Glucose levels are a useful parameter of fetal maturity. Amniotic fluid glucose levels decrease progressively with fetal age.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 33608 Ortega Highway |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |
