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Test Code GLUFL Glucose, Fluid

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Body fluid

Specimen Source: Ascites Fluid

                                Peritoneal Dialysate (PD Fluid)

                                Peritoneal Fluid

                                Pleural Fluid

                                Pleural Tap

                                Cerebrospinal Fluid (Lumbar Puncture)

                                Pericardial Fluid
Container/Tube: Plain Sterile Container
Volume: 30mL
Minimum Volume: 3.0mL 
Collection Instructions: For NUHS use only. Samples must be sent to the Laboratory immediately. 

Sample Stability

** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **

 

Specimen Type: Body Fluid
Ambient: Send sample to the laboratory immediately
Refrigerate: Storage of fluid is not recommended
Frozen: Storage of fluid is not recommended

 

Days and Times Performed

24 hours, TAT 1 day

Methodology

Enzymatic (Hexokinase / G-6-PDH)

Service Code

31117

Update

Last updated 30/08/2023

Updated on Specimen requirements and service code.

Unacceptable Condition

 

Haemolysis NA
Icterus NA
Lipaemic NA
Others NA

 

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346

Useful For

Detecting specific organ involvement or injury that caused the fluid formation.

Alias

Fluid Panel (FLP)