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Clinical System Name
Urine Glucose, Quantitation 24 Hour
Synonyms
GLU U QNT
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Urine
Container(s): 24 Hour Urine Container
Preferred Vol: 24 hr collection
Minimum Vol: N/A
Note: No preservatives are needed to start this collection. Go to the clinical lab with patient label to obtain urine container. Refrigerate urine specimen during collection. Document start and stop dates and times, along with patient information, on the container. Deliver labeled container to clinical lab upon completion.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: 2-8 C
Storage location: Urine is stored in CPA refrigerator. Labels are stored in CPA refrigerator, FrigB bucket.
Off-site collection: No preservatives are needed to start this collection, as long as specimen is kept refrigerated. Refrigerate urine specimen during collection. Document start and stop dates and times, along with patient information, on the container. Send original container refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | RT |
4 h |
| Refrigerated |
7 d |
|
| Frozen |
7 d |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M - F, day shift | 1 -3 d |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Department: Chemistry
Location: Chem East
Phone Number: 206-987-2617
CPT Codes
82945
Methodology
Method: Spectrophotometric, Rate methods by Vitros 4600
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL urine
Limitations: Method is affected by fecal contamination, loss of specimen during collection, Loss of 10% of total urine collected invalidates the test.
Reference Range
Negative