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HelpTest Code LAB81 Glucose, Fasting
Intended Use
This test is used for the quantitative determination of glucose in (fasting) human serum/plasma.
Methodology
Photometric, Hexokinase
Performing Laboratory
RCH-CUH-LDH-SPH-STH
Day(s) Test Setup
Monday through Sunday
Specimen Requirements
Preferred: Plasma (heparinized)
Container/tube: Lt Green/Mint top (lithium heparin) tube
Acceptable: Serum
Container: Plain, red-top or gold, serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.2 mL)
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen (<20ºC): > 72 hours
CPT Code
82947