GLU
Glucose, Serum or Plasma
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2159
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Red top serum gel tube OR green top (lithium heparin) gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
2 mL serum from serum gel tube OR 2 mL plasma from green top (lithium heparin) gel tube
Minimum Volume:
1 mL serum from serum gel tube OR 1 mL plasma from green top (lithium heparin) gel tube
Collection Procedure:
1. Indicate serum or plasma and the tube type on the request form.
2. Label the specimen appropriately.
Specimen Processing:
Specimens collected in a serum gel tube or lithium heparin gel tube must be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
CPT Codes:
82947 - Glucose (EAP 30012680)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Method:
Hexokinase
Reference Ranges:
70 - 100 mg/dL
Critical values:
< 1 year:
<30 mg/dL or >300 mg/dL
> 1 year:
<40 mg/dL or >500 mg/dL