GLUCOSE, RANDOM

Test Code

GLU (OE), GLUC (LAB)

CPT Codes
82947

Preferred Specimen

Gold Tube (SST)

Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Green Tube (Lithium Heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge specimen immediately to separate serum or palsma from red cells to minimize loss of glucose through glycolysis.

Transport Container

GOLD Tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 3 days
15-30°C up to 24 hours (plasma)
15-30°C up to 8 hours (serum)

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolyzed

Methodology
Hexokinase

Setup Schedule

DAILY, as received

Report Available

STAT: <60 minutes
Routine: <4 hours

Reference Range

Male/Female Ages >=0 Days - <1 Day: Normal Range: 30-60 mg/dL Critical Low : <=30 mg/dL Critical High : >=299 mg/dL Male/Female Ages >=1 Day - <2 Days: Normal Range: 40-60 mg/dL Critical Low : <=31 mg/dL Critical High : >=299 mg/dL Male/Female Ages >=2 Days - <1 Year: Normal Range: 50-80 mg/dL Critical Low : <=31 mg/dL Critical High : >=299 mg/dL Male/Female Ages >=1 Year - <12 Years: Normal Range: 65-99 mg/dL Critical Low : <=46 mg/dL Critical High : >=484 mg/dL Male/Female Ages >=12 Years - <60 Years: Normal Range: 65-99 mg/dL Critical Low : <=46 mg/dL Critical High : >=484 mg/dL Male/Female Ages >=60 Years - <70 Years: Normal Range: 65-99 mg/dL Critical Low : <=46 mg/dL Critical High : >=484 mg/dL Male/Female Ages >=70 Years: Normal Range: 65-99 mg/dL Critical Low : <=46 mg/dL Critical High : >=484 mg/dL
Reference ranges may vary based on performing lab. Use lab reports when interpreting patient results.

Clinical Significance

Used in the diagnosis and treatment of carbohydrate metabolism disorders including: diabetes mellitus, neonatal hypoglycemia, idopathic hypoglycemia, and pancreatic islet cell carcinoma.

Performing Laboratory
Mount Sinai Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital

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