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Test Code GLUF Glucose, Fasting, Plasma

Methodology

Hexokinase, Ultraviolet (UV)

Performing Laboratory

St. Clair Hospital Laboratory

Specimen 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/dL
Critical values (automatic call-back):  <50 mg/dL or >400 mg/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday