Test Details
Mnemonic
GLUPF
Ordering Code
3434340
CPT-4 Code(s)
82945
Specimen Information
Collect
Pleural fluid
Specimen Preparation
Send 1.0 mL pleural fluid refrigerated in a screw capped plastic vial.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Spectrophotometry
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes