Glucose, Synovial Fluid
Test Summary
The measurement of synovial glucose may be of clinical value, but abnormal levels are not an indicator for any specific disease process. Fluid levels are interpreted along with serum values.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL synovial fluid submitted in a sterile leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 24 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 28 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
GLUSYN
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6106
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 82945
Billing Code
- 700000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Reference Range
Synovial fluid glucose values are equivalent to plasma values if obtained from a fasting patient.
The difference between the plasma glucose and synovial fluid glucose value should be <10 mg/dL.
The difference between the plasma glucose and synovial fluid glucose value should be <10 mg/dL.
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL synovial fluid submitted in a sterile leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 24 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 28 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
Synovial fluid glucose values are equivalent to plasma values if obtained from a fasting patient.
The difference between the plasma glucose and synovial fluid glucose value should be <10 mg/dL.
The difference between the plasma glucose and synovial fluid glucose value should be <10 mg/dL.
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily; Report available: 1 day