Test Code GLU Glucose, Random, Plasma
Methodology
Hexokinase, Ultraviolet (UV)
Performing Laboratory
St. Clair Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
1 plasma gel tube (1 mL of lithium heparin plasma). Centrifuge blood as soon as possible, or send unspun blood to laboratory within 4 hours of draw.
Reference Values
70-140 mg/dL
Critical values (automatic call-back): <50 mg/dL or >400 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday