Specimen Collection Manual and Test Catalog
GLUCOSE, RANDOM URINE
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2378 Geisinger Epic ID: 19441SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:
Random urine
Preferred collection container:
Specimen required:
5 mL of urine; minimum 1 mL.
Special notes:
Urine containing preservatives is not acceptable.
SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature:
Frozen.
Specimen stability:
Specimen should be processed as soon as possible.
Rejection criteria:
Urine containing preservatives is not acceptable.
TEST DETAILS
Reference interval:
CPT code(s):
82945 Not specified.
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any
questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
Test includes:
Random glucose, urine.
Methodology:
Spectrophotometric (Colorimetric)
Synonyms:
GLUU
Clinical significance:
Test for detection and monitoring of diabetes mellitus.
Doctoral Director(s):
Review Date:
04/01/2025
Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, PhD, DABCC, FADLM
Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC
Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC
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