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HelpTest ID NBLD0209 Glucose Synovial Fluid
Specimen Type/Requirements
Grey top (Sodium Fluoride w/out gel) tube - Synovial Fluid (preferred)
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Synovial Fluid
Sterile Container - Synovial Fluid
Test is affected by gross hemolysis. Test is not affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.6 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 5 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Enzymatic Hexokinase
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
82945