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Test Code GLUFL Glucose, fluid

Laboratory Code

LAB186

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: 30.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 3.0 mL 
Collection Instructions: For NUHS use only. Sample must be sent to laboratory immediately. 

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Body Fluid
Ambient Not available
Refrigerate Storage of fluid is not recommended.
Frozen Storage of fluid is not recommended.

Methodology

Enzymatic Assay

Days and Times Performed

24 hrs, TAT 1 day

Specimen Condition

Haemolysis Not applicable
Icterus Not applicable
Lipaemia Not applicable
Others Not applicable

Reference Interval

A low pleural fluid glucose <3.4 mmol/L may be found in complicated parapneumonic effusions, empyema, rheumatoid pleuritis and pleural effusions associated with TB, malignancy and esophageal rupture.

 

This does not apply to other fluid types.

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346

Useful For

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

Service Code

31117

LOINC Code Information

14745-4

Alias

Fluid Panel (FLP)

Update

Last updated 14/03/2025