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HelpTest ID NBLD0209 Glucose, Synovial Fluid
Synonym
Joint Fluid Blood Sugar
Specimen Type/Requirements
Sterile or Non-Sterile Specimen Container - Synovial Fluid (preferred)
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Synovial Fluid
Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
Sioux Falls, Fargo
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 24 hours | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Bismarck
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 72 hours | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 - 3 days
Methodology
Sioux Falls, Fargo
Enzymatic (Hexokinase/G-6-PDH)
Bismarck
Hexokinase
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck
CPT
82945