Electrolytes and Glucose Panel (Vitreous), Fluid (Forensic)

Method(s)

Chemistry Analyzer

Suggested CPT Code(s)

82438

82570

82945

83520

84302

84520

New York State Approval Status

Approved

Turnaround Time

10 days

Test Includes


1	Creatinine (Vitreous Fluid)		Chemistry Analyzer	mg/dL	0.5
2	Sodium (Vitreous Fluid)	Na+	Chemistry Analyzer	mmol/L	50	Electrolyte
3	Potassium (Vitreous Fluid)	K+	Chemistry Analyzer	mmol/L	1	Electrolyte
4	Chloride (Vitreous Fluid)	Cl-	Chemistry Analyzer	mmol/L	50	Electrolyte
5	Glucose (Vitreous Fluid)	C6H12O6; D-glucose (biologically active); Dextrose; L-glucose	Chemistry Analyzer	mg/dL	10	Sugar
6	Urea Nitrogen (Vitreous Fluid)	Carbamide; carbonyl diamide; carbonyldiamine	Chemistry Analyzer	mg/dL	2.0	Electrolyte

Sample Type

Fluid

Requested Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Special Handling

Quantitative results for sodium and for potassium in vitreous specimens will be affected if performed on Gray Top Tubes since these collection tubes contain sodium fluoride and potassium oxalate.

Sample Container

Plastic container (preservative-free), Red top tube (no additive)

Additional Collection Instructions

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Light Protection

Not Required

Rejection Criteria

None

Rejection criteria pertain to clinical sample submissions only.

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA Guidelines and are for informational purposes only. NMS Labs Does not assume responsibility for billing errors due to Reliance on the CPT Codes listed in this document.

*The information contained in this document represents database configurations, as they will appear on the effective date listed above.