Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD28946Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Glucose, Pericardial Fluid
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Measurement of glucose concentration in pericardial fluid can aid in the evaluation of pericardial effusions, infectious pericarditis, or malignancy; comparisons with serum glucose or other fluid markers may provide diagnostic context.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
New York Approved
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Glucose
AnalyteGlucose • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 33405-2
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Other
Volume
3.0 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
screw capped plastic vial
Collection Instructions
Send 3.0 mL pericardial fluid frozen in a screw capped plastic vial.
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |