Fasting specimen
Preferred: Whole blood-Grey top tube
Alternate: Serum-SST
Test Directory
3216 Glucose
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
72hrs 2-8° C
70-99 mg/dL
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Plasma or Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Plasma or Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Plasma or Serum
Method
Enzymatic
Schedule
Mon-Sat
Turn-Around Time
24hrs; Also offered STAT at an additional charge
Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes (SST) No (Grey top tube)
Fasting required?: Yes
Fasting required?: Yes
Clinical Utility
To determine if the blood glucose level is within healthy ranges; to screen for, diagnose, and monitor hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, diabetes, and pre-diabetes.
CPT Codes
82947
