Glucose
Test Code
GLU
Description
Collect
Gray top tube [NaF].
Plain red top or SST tube also acceptable.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 0.1 mL serum or plasma
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Send frozen serum or plasma Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Stability
Stability after cell separation:
8 hours at at RT (15-25°C)
72 hours refrigerated at 2-8°C
>24 hours frozen at -20°C Fluoride preserved plasma samples stable at RT (15-25°C) for 72 hours
Performed
Monday - Friday
Methodology
Hexokinase
Turnaround Time
4 hour routine, 1 hour STAT
Department
Core Lab
Synonyms
Plasma Glucose;Hexokinase (Glucose, random, serum);GLUCX
Reference Interval
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			 Glucose, random 
 
  | 
			
			 Human  | 
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			 Male  | 
			
			 Female  | 
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			 mg/dl  | 
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			 1 week - 11 months  | 
			
			 70-123  | 
			
			 55-114  | 
		
| 
			 1 year - 17 years  | 
			
			 56-145  | 
			
			 56-144  | 
		
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			 18+ years  | 
			
			 65-110  | 
			
			 65-110  | 
		
CPT Code
82947