GLUCOSE
Test:
114
CPT:
82947
Synonyms
1-Blood Sugar
Special Instructions
Expected Turnaround Time
Within 1 day
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Within 1 day
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Do not use oxalate, EDTA, or citrate plasma.
Collection
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection. Label specimen as serum or lithium heparin plasma.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Samples unspun or improperly spun (excluding oxalate/NaF); gross hemolysis; gross bacterial contamination; improper labeling
Test Details
Use
Diagnose diabetes mellitus; evaluate disorders of carbohydrate metabolism including alcoholism; evaluate acidosis and ketoacidosis; evaluate dehydration, coma, hypoglycemia of insulinoma and neuroglycopenia