GLUCOSE, RANDOM

Test Code

GLUCR

CPT Codes
82947

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum or plasma

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 Lavender tube (EDTA)
or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)
or 1 Gray tube (Sodium Fluoride)

Instructions

Separate from red cells rapidly to minimize loss of glucose through glycolysis. Refrigerate until testing.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

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

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Reference Range

40 - 150 mg/dL

Clinical Significance

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

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)

Last Updated: April 25, 2023

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