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Test Code GLU2PG Glucose, 2-Hour Post GlucolaTM, Plasma

Important Note

Call St. Clair Hospital Laboratory for draw instructions and to obtain GlucolaTM.

Methodology

Hexokinase, Ultraviolet (UV)

Performing Laboratory

St. Clair Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

1 mL of Lithium Heparin plasma

  • Preferred Specimen:  Light Green Plasma Seperator Tube (PST) 
  • Acceptable Specimen: Dark Green Lithium Heparin tube

Centrifuge blood as soon as possible, or send unspun blood to laboratory within 4 hours of draw. Avoid hemolysis.
Note:  Do not uncap tube once specimen is drawn.

Reference Values

50-139 mg/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday