Sign in →

Test Code GLU Glucose

Additional Codes

Epic EAP
LAB2474 GLUCOSE
LAB81 (GLUF) GLUCOSE - FASTING 

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Grey top (potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride)

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Performing Laboratory

Unity Point-Sioux City-Chemistry

CPT

82947

Methodology

Enzymatic with Hexokinase

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient Stability: 

8 hours

 

Refrigerated Stability: 

3 days