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