Glucose, Pleural Fluid

Test Code
GLUPF


Alias/See Also
Pleural Fluid Glucose


CPT Codes
82945

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL minimum (10 mL optimum) of pleural fluid in a red top
tube or plastic transport vial or tube. 


Transport Temperature

Refrigerated


Methodology
Glucose Oxidase (Colorimetric)

Setup Schedule
Monday - Sunday


Reference Range

none established



Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.