Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Glucose (Fluid)
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry Ext 88266
Requestable Seperately?No
Units:mmol/L
Minimum Sample Volume:1 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:4hours from receipt
Test Code:FG
Sample Type:
Fluoride EDTA (grey top)Maximum Add on Time:same day
Complex Reference Range:Levels are generally unhelpful apart from excluding RA as a cause of an exudate Interpretation:is it RA?-If an exudate and glucose >1.6 mmol/l- then RA is unlikely
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Serum gel and universal containers are acceptable but please add comment @FGNS
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
