Test Code GLUBF Glucose Body Fluid

Important Note

This orderable is only for Ascities, Peritoneal, and Pleural body fluids. All other body fluids need to be ordered as the Glucose Body Fluid-Mayo
Specimen source must be indicated on specimen label and requisition(s).
- Ascites Fl
- Peritoneal Fl
- Pleural Fl

Additional Codes

Cerner	NextGen
Glucose Body Fluid	Glucose Body Fluid

Useful For

Glucose is a primary cellular energy source. Fasting plasma glucose concentrations and tolerance to a dose of glucose are used to establish the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and disorders of carbohydrate metabolism. Glucose measurements are used to monitor therapy in diabetics and in patients with dehydration, coma, hypoglycemia, insulinoma, acidosis, and ketoacidosis.

Methodology

Colorimetric (reflectance spectrophotometry) using Glucose Oxidase.

Patient Preparation

None

Collection Instructions

Collect specimens according to clinical policies and procedures.

Specimen Requirements

Container

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Stability

Storage	Temperature	Stability
None- Analyze ASAP	None- Analyze ASAP	Not established

Rejection Criteria

Not Defined

Result Reporting and Reference Values

Reported in mg/dL.
Body fluid Glucose is not an FDA approved assay. Reference ranges not established.

Reflex Testing