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HelpTest Code GLUF Glucose, Fasting, Plasma or Serum
Performing Laboratory
Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Container/Tube: Green cap-yellow ring Top (Lithium Heparin Gel) tube
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge within 2 hours.
Also Acceptable:
Container/Tube: Plain, Red Top or Serum gel (SST-Gel) tube
Reference Values
| Age | Reference Range | Alarm values (automatic call-back) |
|---|---|---|
|
0-28 Days |
51-100 mg/dl |
<30 md/dl or >330 mg/dl |
| ≥ 29 Days | 70-110 mg/dl | <51 mg/dL or ≥400 mg/dL |
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerate: 48 hours
Frozen: aliquot for longer storage
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Hexokinase G-6-PDH
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82947