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Glucose, Fasting, Plasma or Serum
Test CodeGLUCF - NOCO
CPT Codes
82947
Preferred Specimen
1.0 ml plasma from Green top (Lithium Heparin)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
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
0-31 days: 50 – 80 mg/dL
1 month – 10 years: 60 – 99 mg/dL
10-150 years: 70 – 99 mg/dL
1 month – 10 years: 60 – 99 mg/dL
10-150 years: 70 – 99 mg/dL
Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
Mckee Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory
Summit View Laboratory
