Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Glucose -Fluid
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
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
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
