Glucose, Body Fluid
| Abbrev Code: | FGLU | ||
| Order Code: | LAB186 | Order Name: | Glucose Fluid |
| Synonyms: | FGLUP | ||
| Methodology: | Roche: UV Test; Enzymatic reference method with hexokinase
Woodwinds: Hexokinase |
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| CPT Codes: | 82945 x1, 82945 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Indicate type of fluid on request form. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Body fluid |
| Optimal Volume: | 1.25 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.2 mL |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
| Collection Instructions: | Transport to laboratory immediately. Collect blood glucose simultaneously. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Not received in laboratory within 2 hours of collection; too viscous to sample. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Aliquot 1.25 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | Roche: To be determined by M Health Fairview. Vista: 1 day at room temperature; 3 days refrigerated |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (Roche-Ridges, Roche-Southdale, Roche-St. John's, Roche-UMMC East, Woodwinds) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | No reference ranges have been established. This result should be interpreted in the context of the patient's clinical condition and compared to simultaneous measurement in the patient's blood. Fluid glucose is normally very similar to or slightly below plasma glucose |
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