Laboratory

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GLUCOSE, URINE
Alternate Names:	None
Performed:	Daily, 24 Hours
Methodology:	Colorimetric
Turnaround Time:	4 Hours
Container / Specimen Requirements	Random or 24-Hour Specimen
Container / Tube:
Random:	Urine specimen container
24-Hour:	24-Hour urine specimen container
Minimum Volume:
Random:	1 ml
24-Hour:	Not applicable
Special Handling or Timing of Specimen:	24 Hour collection - Requisition must state date and time collection started and date and time collection finished. Urine should be refrigerated during collection. Do not use preservatives. Test performed at NHRMC only.
Preparation of Patient:	None
Reference Range
Random:	1 - 15 mg/dL
24-Hour	<500 mg/ 24 hr
Causes for Specimen Rejection:	Improper labeling. Use of preservatives.
CareManager Test Group: CareManager Name/Alias:	LAB glucose
Specimen Labeling:	Click here for policy

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