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Test Code GLU GLUCOSE, SERUM (LAB)

Important Note

Patients should be asked if they are fasting and indicate response on lab order requisition.

Collection Instructions

Refer to Venipuncture Protocol

 

Collection Container

Gold top or Marble Red top vacutainer

Specimen Required/Volume

1.0 mL

Specimen Type

serum

Turn-Around Guidelines

Upon arrival daily

Reference Values

70 – 99 mg/dL

 

Method

VITROS5600-Glucose Oxidase (Colorimetric)

CPT

82947

LOINC

2345-7

Special Handling

Spin down SST tubes within 45 minutes from collection.