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Test Code 181451795 Glucose Ascites Fluid

Performing Laboratory

Torrance Memorial Laboratories

Specimen Requirements

Submit the following specimen:

 

Specimen Type:  Ascites fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile container

Additional Instructions:  

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

 

Specimen should be delivered to Laboratory as soon as possible after collection.

Methodology

Spectrophotometry

Reference Range

Interpretive Guidelines Ascites/Peritoneal Fluid:
Glucose levels approximate those found in serum.  Glucose level may decrease in cases of tuberculous peritonitis and abdominal carcinomatosis.

Day(s) Test Set up/TAT

Performed:

Daily

Available STAT

TAT:

STAT:  < 1 hr

Routine:  < 4 hrs

Aliases

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CPT Code

82945