Test Name

Glucose
Urine

Test Code

306

Unit

mg/dL

Station

Urinalysis

Synonym Name/Abbreviation

GLU

CPT Code (Urinalysis)

81003

Performing Facility

American Medical Labs, Herzliya
Pituah

Analyzer

Roche Miditron-M

Test Method

Combur-10 Urine Stick ( Reflectance photometer;
Semi-quantitative)

AML Preferred Tube

Routine urinalysis leakproof tube or container, BD urine
transport tube, or sterile urine cup.

Storage Instruction

Examination of urine with test strips must be performed
within 2 hours of collection.
Transport refrigerated up to 24 h. Protect from light. Do not add
preservatives.

Min. Volume

10 mL random urine

Comments

This test is also performed in conjunction with the blood
samples drawn during the course of a glucose tolerance test. Pregnant
women who may be latent diabetic develop glycosuria during pregnancy and
require monitoring to determine whether it is actually diabetes. Urine
glucose tests are included in mass health screening programs.

Turn-Around-Time

One day.

Intended Use

Detection and monitoring of diabetes mellitus, impaired
tubular reabsorption, CNS damage, thyroid
disorders.

Limitations

Insufficient volume may limit the extent of procedures
performed.

Patient Preparation

A voided specimen is usually acceptable, but a fasting
sample is preferable. If specimen is likely to be contaminated, a
clean catch midstream specimen is
desirable.

Reasons for Rejection

Improper labeling; tubes with boric acid or tartaric acid
(e.g. BD gray-top C&S tube);
Boricon, Bortiex, or Boricult yellow-top C&S tubes; specimen
not refrigerated or preserved; specimen more than 2 hours at room
temperature or 24 hours old when unpreserved/refrigerated or more than 72
hours old for BD transport tube

Adult Reference Ranges

 Normal