Laboratory Services
Glucose, Urine, 24 hr
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| Test Description |
Glucose, Urine, 24 hr
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| Test ID |
UGLU24
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| General Information |
Glucose measurement in urine is used as a diabetes screening procedure and to aid in the evaluation of glycosuria, to detect renal tubular defects, and in the management of diabetes mellitus.
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| Specimen Type |
Urine
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| Specimen Requirements |
Urine, 24 hour collection
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Urine, 24 hour collection - Collect urine in a dark bottle. For 24 hour urine collections, glucose may be preserved by adding 5 mL of glacial acetic acid to the container before collection. Unpreserved urine samples may lose up to 40% of their glucose after 24 hour storage at room temperature. Therefore, keep samples on ice during collection.
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| Additional Processing Details |
Keep Refrigerated.
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| Methodology |
UV Enzymatic
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days
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| CPT Code(s) |
82945
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| Reference Range |
< 0.5 g/24 h
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics
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| LOINC Code(s) |
2351-5
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