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Test Code BFGLU Glucose, Body Fluid

Performing Laboratory

Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory

Specimen Required

Test updated May 2016

 

Container/Tube Green Top
Specimen Volume 1.0mL
Minimum Volume 0.5mL

 

Note: Indicate source of fluid  (e.g. Pleural, peritoneal, ascities)

Specimen Type

Body Fluid

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

 

Temperature Time Frame
Ambient 15-25°C 8 hours
Refrigerated 2-8°C 72 hours

Day(s) Test Set up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

Reference range has not been established for this specimen type.

Methodology

UV test. Enzymatic reference method with hexokinase.

CPT Code

82945

Loinc Code

2344-0