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Glucose

Test Code
GLU


Preferred Specimen
2 mL Lithium Heparin, k-ocalate (gray top) plasma or serum (1.0 minimum)


Transport Container
PST Tube, SST Tube or Grey Tube(k-oxalate) also accepted


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
8 hours at 15-25 °C, 72 hours at 2-8 °C




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.