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Test Code RGL Urine Glucose, Random

Important Note

If ordering a timed collection use order code URGL

Specimen and Container/Tube

Specimen Type: Urine, Random Collection

Preferred Specimen: Sterile Plastic Container

Other Acceptable specimens: Sterile Clean Glass Container

Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions

UCMC Onsite Instructions: 

  • Collect specimen per standard collection procedure and send to laboratory immediately. 
  • No preservatives or additives.

 

UCMC Offsite and UC MedLab Outreach Instructions: 

  • Samples should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection
  • No preservatives or additives
  • Centrifuge specimens at >2500 x g for 10 minutes at room temperature.
  • Aliquot urine into plastic tube containing a minimum of 0.2 mL of specimen.
  • Urine samples must then be sent refrigerated at 2-8oC.

Rejection Criteria

  • Common specimen rejected situations include: incorrect specimen type, insufficient volume, missing or incomplete specimen identifiers, incorrect specimen transport, or specimens outside stability limits. 
  • Specimens that are collected with preservatives or additives.
  • Specimens that have been stored at room temperature for extended periods (>8 hours).

Reference Values

Test

Age

Sex

Reference Range

Urine Glucose

All

All

N/A

Critical Values

Analyte

Unit

Low

High

Age

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

CPT Codes

N/A

LOINC Codes

2350-7

Volume

Preferred Volume: 0.5 mL

Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL

Specimen Stability

Storage Temperature

Stability

Room temperature

Not Stable
Assay Immediately

Refrigerated

Not Stable
Assay Immediately

Frozen

Not Stable
Assay Immediately

Collection Instructions

  • Collect specimen per standard laboratory collection procedures. 
  • No preservatives or additives.

Test Components

Urine Glucose

Clinical Indications

  • Useful in the screening and management of diabetes mellitus. Glucose measurement in urine can also be useful in the evaluation of glycosuria, to detect renal tubular defects.

Methodology

Spectrophotometric, Kinetic Endpoint (Roche Diagnostics)

Additional Information

  • Results should always be assessed in conjunction with patient's medical history, clinical examination and other findings.
  • Reference ranges for random urine specimens have not been established; subject to ordering physician interpretation only.

Turnaround Time

Turnaround times are relative to the time the specimen is received in the test laboratory. 

 

STAT Turnaround Time: N/A

Routine Turnaround Time: 4 hours

Testing Schedule: 24/7

Synonyms/Keyword Search

N/A

Last Review Date

1/26/23