Test/Investigation
Fluids
Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation
NNUH, JPUH, QEH (Biochemistry)
Also Known as/Frequency of Test
Analytes available on fluid samples: Albumin, Amylase, Creatinine, Glucose, Total Protein, LDH, pH, Sodium, Urea, Triglycerides, CEA, Chylomicrons
Comments/Precautions
Test method NOT validated for this type of sample
Storage conditions and sample stability between collection and transport to Lab
Fluid pH: A PCIO heparinised syringe is the preferred sample and must be analysed within 1 hour of collection. Fluid glucose: preferred sample type is fluoride, unpreserved samples must be analysed within 2 hours of collection. Unpreserved fluid samples: other than glucose and pH must be analysed within 6 hours of collection.
Sample type
Plain universal. For Fluid PH a PCIO heparinised syringe is the preferred sample type. For Glucose the preferred sample type is fluoride.
Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD
1 hour / 4 hour / 24 hours
Source
N/A