ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Sugar Water Test : 0049005

Mnemonic: SUGAR

Methodology: Visual Identification of Hemolysis
Performed: Mon-Fri
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 5 mL lt. blue (sodium citrate).

Transport:  5 mL whole blood.  Transport at 20-25°C.  Send Sunday-Thursday only.

Pediatric Collection/Transport:  2 mL whole blood at 20-25°C.

Remarks:  Samples must be received within 24 hours of collection; testing must be performed within 48 hours of collection. 

Unacceptable Conditions:  EDTA and heparin samples.

Stability:  Ambient: 24 hours
Reference Interval:
Negative
CPT Code(s): 86941
 
 

 

 

 
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