Glucose Lvl (GLU)

Department: Chemistry
Test Synonym(s): LAB82, GLU, Glucose Blood, Glucose Level
CPT Codes: 82947
Methodology: Enzymatic (Hexokinase/G-6-PDH)
Reference Range: 0-<2 days (term): 40-60 mg/dL; 0-<2 days (premature): 20-60 mg/dL; 2 days-<1 mo: 50-80 mg/dL; 1 mo-<18 yrs: 60-99 mg/dL; 18-150 yrs: 70-99 mg/dL
Tube Type: Light green top PST (Lihtium Heparin with gel)
Specimen: Plasma
Alternate Specimen: Red top (no gel)
Pediatric Requirements: 1 light green top microtainer
Volume: 1 mL plasma
Minimum Volume: 1 light green top
Temperature: Separate within 1 hour and store/ship @ ambient temperature until delivery.
Stability: Room temperature: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 3 months
Reasons for Rejection: Hemolysis, improper collection
Days Performed: Daily
Times Performed: Continuous
TAT: STAT: 1 hour; ROUTINE: 2 hours after receiving in lab
Special Instructions: Glucose decreases in non-fluoridated specimens.

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