Test Code GLUF Glucose, Fasting, Plasma
Methodology
Hexokinase, Ultraviolet (UV)Performing Laboratory
St. Clair Hospital LaboratorySpecimen Requirements
1 plasma gel tube (1 mL of lithium heparin plasma) from a fasting patient (overnight preferred). Centrifuge blood as soon as possible, or send unspun blood to laboratory within 4 hours of draw.Reference Values
65-99 mg/dLCritical values (automatic call-back): <50 mg/dL or >400 mg/dL