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Glucose, Fasting, Plasma or Serum
MessageGLUCF is test code for SV.
Test Code
GLUCF / GLUC F - NOCO
CPT Codes
82947
Preferred Specimen
1.0 ml plasma from Green top (Lithium Heparin)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Note: For neonate requirements see Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes
Note: For neonate requirements see Neonate Minimum Blood Volumes
Other Acceptable Specimens
1.0 mL serum from Serum Gel or Red Top
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Plasma Li Hep | Refrigerated | 72 hours |
| Serum SST | Refrigerated | 72 hours |
| Red Top – Separated* | Refrigerated | 72 hours |
*Centrifuge and aliquot into a plastic vial.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis
For NCMC only: Gross lipemia if plasma - Serum specimen needed if Grossly Lipemic
For NCMC only: Gross lipemia if plasma - Serum specimen needed if Grossly Lipemic
Methodology
Hexokinase Bichromatic Endpoint
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
SV & OCH
0-31 days: 50-80 mg/dL
>31days: 60-99 mg/dL
Critical value (automatic call-back): <50 mg/dL or >500 mg/dL
NCMC, MMC, BFCMC, SRMC & EMCH
0-31 days: 50 – 80 mg/dL
1 month – 10 years: 60 – 99 mg/dL
10-150 years: 70 – 99 mg/dL
Critical value (automatic call-back): <50 mg/dL or >500 mg/dL
0-31 days: 50-80 mg/dL
>31days: 60-99 mg/dL
Critical value (automatic call-back): <50 mg/dL or >500 mg/dL
NCMC, MMC, BFCMC, SRMC & EMCH
0-31 days: 50 – 80 mg/dL
1 month – 10 years: 60 – 99 mg/dL
10-150 years: 70 – 99 mg/dL
Critical value (automatic call-back): <50 mg/dL or >500 mg/dL
Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
Mckee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
Summit View Laboratory
Sterling Regional Medical Center
East Morgan County Hospital
Ogallala Community Hospital
