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HelpOrder Code Gluc Glucose Level
Additional Codes
Glucose Level (fasting or random) - Epic Order ID LAB2217
Fingerstick - Epic Order ID LAB9262IA
Gestational - Epic Order ID LAB6207
1 hour tolerance - Epic Order ID LAB4630
2 hour tolerance - Epic Order ID LAB4631
3 hour tolerance - Epic Order ID LAB2219
2 hour post-prandial - Epic Order ID LAB2329
Sub activity Type
Chemistry
Collection tube (preferred)
Green Li PST
Specimen Type
Plasma
Minimum Volume
0.6ml
Stability
72 hours at 2-8°C
24 hours at room temp (20-23°C)
Transport Container
Plasma Separator Tube(PST) or Serum Separator tube (SST)
Rejection Criteria
Anticoagulants other than heparin
Performance
Performed Daily
Report Available
Same day
Acceptable collection tube
SST or Fluoride/oxalate
Notes
Fasting preferred. Defined as no consumption of food or beverage other than water for at least 8 hours prior to test
Clinical Significance
Serum glucose levels may be abnormally high (hyperglycemia) or abnormally low (hypoglycemia). Glucose measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of carbohydrate metabolic disorders including diabetes mellitus, idiopathic hypoglycemia, and pancreatic islet cell neoplasm.
Reference Range
Cedar Falls / Oelwein: 74 - 106 mg/dL
Waterloo: 74 - 106 mg/dL