24 hours
Enzymatic (Hexokinase)
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Helps distinguish infection or malignancy in fluids like CSF or pleural fluid.
Serous body fluid (pleural pericardial peritoneal)
1 mL
Sterile Container
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Analyze Immediately |