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Test Code LAB4799 GLUCOSE, PLEURAL FLUID

Specimen Type

Preferred Specimen: Transparent Red Top Tube
Alternative Specimen: Red Top (Glass) - NO GEL

Specimen Volume

1.0 mL

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Turnaround Time

STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours

Test Schedule

Daily

Sample Stability

Room Temp: 2 days
Refrigerated: 7 days

Frozen: 3 months

Method

Enzymatic

Test Components

Glucose, Fluid, mg/dL.

CPT Codes

82945

Synonym

LAB4799, BODY FLUID, PLEURAL