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EPIC NAME: GLUCOSE EPIC CODE: LAB82
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Performing Laboratory
Saint Francis Medical Center-Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum, Plasma
Container/Tube: Gold or Mint-green top (lithium heparin gel) tube
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
NICU Min. Volume: 250 Micro Liters
Collection Instructions: Overnight (8-12 hours) fast
Stablity: 3 Days (R), 8 Hours (A): must be separated from cells
Specimen Transport Temperature
3 Days (R), 8 Hours (A): must be separated from cells
Reference Values
Neonate/pediatrics (<16 years): 72-113 mg/dL
Pediatric Critical values (automatic call-back): <40 mg/dL or >350 mg/dL
Adults: 65-110 mg/dL
Critical values (automatic call-back): <50 mg/dL or >400 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82947
Methodology
Enzymatic