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Glucose, Fasting

Test Code
GLUC


CPT Codes
82947

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma


Instructions
Draw blood in an grey top tube following an overnight (12-14 hour) fast. Avoid hemolysis.


Transport Container
Grey top tube


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature/Refrigerate.


Methodology
Modified Enzymatic

Reference Range
70-99 mg/dL Alarm values: <40 mg/dL or >450 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Glucose is a product of carbohydrate metabolism and is the source of energy for cell functions. Glucose measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of carbohydrate metabolic disorders including diabetes mellitus, idiopathic hypolycemic, and pancreatic islet neoplasma.




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