Glucose, Body Fluid (GLUCOSE, BF)
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| Synonyms:
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| Specimen: | Body Fluid; 5 mL in any chemically clean, leak proof container. |
| Volume: | 5 mL body fluid |
| Minimum Volume: | 500 microL of body fluid |
| Collection: | Transport specimen to the laboratory as soon as possible after collection. Maintain at room temperature for 8 hours or refrigerate at 2-8° C for 72 hours. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Hemolysis; Improper labeling. |
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| Test 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 characterize rheumatoid effusion. Low glucose is f |
| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
| Testing Includes: | Body Fluid Glucose
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| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |