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: < 12 hours
Refrigerated: > 12 hours
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

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