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Test ID NBLD0209 Glucose, Synovial Fluid

Specimen Type/Requirements

Sterile Container - Synovial Fluid

Dark Green top (Lithium Heparin w/out gel) tube - Synovial Fluid

 

Test is affected by hemolysis. Test is affected by lipemia. 

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     1.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     0.5 mL   

 

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     Not Acceptable     
 Refrigerated     24 hours     Preferred for transport   
 Frozen     Not Acceptable     

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Enzymatic Hexokinase

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Bismarck

CPT

82945