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GLUCOSE, 24 HOUR URINE

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2370    Geisinger Epic ID:  19444

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

24-hour urine.


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

5 mL aliquot of urine; minimum 1 mL.


Special notes: 

Urine containing preservatives is not acceptable. Mix well. Estimate total collection volume from 24-hour urine container. 
If a single 24-hour urine collection container is received, create an aliquot and freeze it immediately.
If multiple 24-hour urine collection containers are received, transport the containers to the testing lab refrigerated.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Frozen.


Specimen stability: 

Sample should be processed as soon as possible.


Rejection criteria: 

Urine containing preservatives is not acceptable. Non-24-hour urine collection is not acceptable.



TEST DETAILS
Reference interval: 

Urine glucose: Not specified.


CPT code(s):  82945
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.

Test includes: 

Glucose 24-hour urine, 24-hour total volume.


Methodology: 
Spectrophotometric (Colorimetric)
Synonyms: 

GLU24


Doctoral Director(s): 
Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, PhD, DABCC, FADLM
Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC
Review Date:  04/01/2025

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