Test Overview
Method
Spectrophotometry - colourimetry
Result Included
Glucose
Aliases/Synonyms
Sugar
Specimen
Specimen Type
FluidContainers
Collection Containers
Sterile Container
Volume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Provide source of fluid
Handling Information
Store and send cold or frozen
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hours | 1 week | 3 months |
Stable over 1 year at -70°C
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
2 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Glucosemmol/LNot available for fluid
Comment
No reference range established for fluids and should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical findings
-
Fluid Type
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLUSTM FL | Glucose Fluid | 63630 | mmol/L |
| Fluid Type | 38930 |
Test Version
Last Updated
2022-11-10