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Test Code LAB186 Glucose, Body Fluid

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of infection

Methodology

Hexokinase/Ultraviolet (UV)/Bichromatic End point

Performing Laboratory

Bozeman Health Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Body fluid

Container/Tube: Green top (heparin), red top, or other suitable container

Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Indicate specimen source.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Body fluid Ambient 4 hours
  Refrigerated 24 hours

Reference Values

No reference range established.

 

Note: Method performance specifications were validated for peritoneal body fluids only.  Comparison of this result with the concentration in the blood, serum, or plasma is recommended.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82945