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Glucose, Synovial Fluid (GLUSYF)
Test CodeLAB8119
Quest Code
4410
CPT Codes
82945
Preferred Specimen
1 mL synovial fluid in a plastic screw-cap vial
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 7 days
Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
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 Greensboro |
| 4380 Federal Drive, Suite 100 |
| Greensboro, NC 27410 |
