Test Code LAB396 Glucose, 24hr Urine
Additional Codes
GLU U24 (24 hr collection)
Includes:
Glucose U and Glucose U 24 Hour
Notes:
For 24 hour samples, specimen label and request must state the date and time the collection started & ended
Collection:
Specimen: Urine, 24 hr collection
Container: Plain 24 hour urine jug with no preservative. Refrigerate specimen during collection.
Volume: 24 hr urine – entire collection
Stability:
Refrigerate 24 hour urine during collection period.
Refrigerated (preferred): 1 Week
Frozen: 2 Weeks
Turn Around Time (TAT):
STAT: 1 HOUR
Routine: 4 HOURS
Test Availability:
24 hours a day / 7 days a week
Reference Interval:
Glucose U: No established reference range
Glucose U 24 Hour: < 0.50 gm/24 hour
Performing Laboratory Section
Chemistry / UMC MAIN LABORATORY