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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Glucose, Fluid - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||
| Test Code: | FLGLU | ||
| Specimen Source: | Body Fluid other than CSF | ||
| Primary Container: | Sterile Container | ||
| Alternate Containers: | RED, GOLD SST, or MINT LIHEP PST Synovial Fluids only: GREEN NAHEP | ||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 0.5 mL fluid | ||
| Processing: | If culture is collected on the same tube, send specimen to Microbiology first. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | As Required | ||
| Testing Area: | Chemistry | ||
| Performing Site: | ACH, FMC, PLC, RGH, SHC | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Decreased CSF, synovial fluid, and peritoneal fluid glucose suggestive of bacterial infections. Increased urine glucose suggestive of endocrine or metabolic disorders (e.g. type I diabetes, pheochromocytoma) or CNS disorders. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Sunday, December 4, 2022 | ||
