Test Code GLU.1 GLUCOSE, FASTING OR RANDOM

Important Note

Include: Fasting status of patient.

A fasting glucose is the ADA's preferred screening test for diabetes in non-pregnant adults.

N.GLUCOSE

GLU.1.FHC

Automated Chemistry Analyzer

Serum or Plasma

Container: SST or Green top Lithium heparin

Specimen Collection: 1 mL (minimum 0.5 mL)

Allow specimen to clot completely if a serum tube (SST) was used for the draw.
Separate serum (SST) or plasma (Lithium Heparin) from cells within 24 hours and transport refrigerated. If red top tube is collected, separate serum from cells within 2 hours and place in separate plastic tube and cap immediately.
Properly label tube with patient's name, DOB, requisition number and type of tube sample drawn from i.e. GREEN.

Alternate Specimens: Sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate (gray top tube).

Refrigerated: 24 hours on gel, 7 days poured off

1. Clotted specimen

2. Exceeding stability requirements

3. Unlabeled specimen

24 - 48 hours

Critical Adult (age 18 years+) : REFER TO LH-W CRITICAL VALUES POLICY
Critical Newborn (age 0-30 days) :REFER TO LH-W CRITICAL VALUES POLICY
Critical Infant (age 31 days to 18 years) : REFER TO LH-W CRITICAL VALUES POLICY

Daily

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