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Test Code GLUCOSE BLOOD GLUCOSE BLOOD

Department

Chemistry

Specimen Type

Plasma or Serum

Method

Enzymatic Reaction

Container

Sodium fluoride (gray) or Lithium heparin (green top) or No additive with gel (gold hemogard) 

Special Requirements

It is recommended that the serum or plasma be physically separated from contact with cells within 2 hours of collection.

Standard Volume

4.5ml

Minimum Volume

1ml

Pediatric Volume

0.8ml

Ship Temperature

Room Temperature

Stability Refrigerated

72 hours (off cells)

Stability Room Temp

2 hours (on cells), 8 hours (off cells)

Stability Frozen

>5 days (off cells)

CPT Code

82947

Days Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Group Components

GLUCOSE