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HelpTest Code FGLU Glucose, Body Fluid
Additional Codes
Epic: LAB186
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Body Fluid
Preferred Source: Synovial, Pleural, Ascites, Pericardial, Peritoneal, Amniotic
Collection Container/Type
Preferred: Green top tube (Lithium or Sodium heparin)
Acceptable: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
- Specimen source indicated on specimen is required.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated : 5 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Range
See laboratory report
Rejection Due To
Unlabeled, mislabeled, wrong tube type, QNS, exceeds specimen stability requirements.
Report Available
1 day
Clinical Significance
Glucose is determined as an aide in the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes (hyperglycemia). Hypoglycemia may result from excessive insulin therapy or various liver diseases.
Method Name
Hexokinase/G-6-PDH
Limitations
Bilirubin and Intralipid have no effect. Gross hemolysis can increase glucose by up to 9%.
Day(s) Performed
Daily