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HelpTest Code BF Glucose Glucose - Pleural Fluid
Specimen Type
Pleural Fluid
Minimum Volume
0.2
Container Type/Storage
Gold-SST or Red Top
Refrigerate
STAT Turnaround Time
45 Minutes
Routine Turnaround Time
4 Hours
Methodology
Hexokinase
Reference Range
Glucose concentrations may be decreased due to increased cellular metabolism and should be interpreted in the context of blood glucose concentrations. Pleural fluid and serum glucose concentrations are similar in the absence of infection.
Note
Body fluid results are not diagnostic and should be used in conjunction with other laboratory and clinical findings. This test has been modified from the manufacturer instruction and has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. Its performance characteristics were determined at Kent Hospital Laboratory.
CPT Codes
82945