Glucose (401)

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Category:

Test Type: Kit Based
Stability Time:

Stability

Refrigerated:  3 days

Reference Range:
  • Normal:  70-99 mg/dL
  • Borderline: 100 – 125 mg/dL
  • Increased Risk: <70; >125 mg/dL
  • Alert: <40; >500 mg/dL

Overview:

Glucose is the major short term source of energy for the body, and is obtained from the diet, as well as being produced in the liver.

Methodology

Enzymatic

Collection Details:

Collection Instructions:

Preferred Specimen

1.0 mL serum (0.5 mL minimum) collected in serum separator tube (SST/Tiger Top). Allow sample to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge immediately thereafter.

 

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (ship on frozen cold packs)