| Specimen Type | Specimen Stability | Reference Range |
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Fasting specimen Preferred: Whole blood-Grey top tube Alternate: Serum-SST |
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 |
Method
Enzymatic
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Schedule
Mon-Sat
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Turn-Around Time
24hrs; Also offered STAT at an additional charge
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Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes (SST) No (Grey top tube)
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.
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CPT Codes
82947
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