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