Glucose Fluid (Synovial/Serous)
Order Name
SRS GLUC
Test Number: 3500150
Revision Date 11/24/2017
Test Number: 3500150
Revision Date 11/24/2017
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Glucose Fluid (Synovial/Serous)
|
Hexokinase | 2344-0 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Serous Fluid | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Venous blood is often drawn simultaneously. Note fluid type on requisition and container. Specimen stability: Ambient 2 hours. Refrigerated 7 days. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Glucose measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of carbohydrate metabolism disorders including diabetes mellitus, neonatal hypoglycemia and idiopathic hypoglycemia and pancreatic islet cell carcinoma. |
| CPT Code(s) | 82945 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |