Glucose, Body Fluid
Use
Decreased fluid glucose concentration is usually associated with septic or inflammatory processes; in pleural effusion, very low glucose is a facet of rheumatoid effusion: pleural fluid glucose <50 mg/dL characterizes rheumatoid effusion. It is often much less.
Special Instructions
The request form must state site of fluid (ie, pleural, peritoneal, pericardial, synovial).
Limitations
The method performance specifications have not been established for this test in body fluid. The test result should be integrated into clinical context for interpretation.
Methodology
Automated Analyzer (Clinical Chemistry)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 2344-0
- 2344-0
Result Turnaround Time
1-2 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Body Fluid
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Container
Sterile container
Collection Instructions
Collect aseptically into sterile tube.
Patient Preparation
On synovial fluid collection only, patient should fast for eight hours.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Causes for Rejection
Improper labeling
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
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