Glucose , Meter verification

Message
Gray and Serum tubes also acceptable. No fast necessary.


Test Code
VGLU


Preferred Specimen
PST--heparinized plasma,Serum or Gray Top


Instructions
"Minimum specimen requirement is 0.5ml. plasma
Testing Frequency: Performed test as ordered"


Transport Container
PST, Plasma Separator


Transport Temperature
Rrefrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 7 days refrigertated


Methodology
Hexokinase method

Reference Range
"M Up to 17 Years 65 - 99 mg/dL
M Up to 999 Years 65 - 99 mg/dL
F Up to 17 Years 65 - 99 mg/dL
F Up to 999 Years 65 - 99 mg/dL"




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.