Test Name

Glucose

Test Code

204

Unit

mg/dL

Station

Chemistry

Synonym Name/Abbreviation

Blood sugar, Glu

CPT Code

82947

Performing Facility

American Medical Labs, Herzliya
Pituah

Analyzer

Roche cobas 6000

Test Method

 Enzymatic
colorimetric assay

AML Preferred Tube

5 mL SST gel; grey cap Na-Fl or Li Iodoacetate
(plasma)

Storage Instructions

Refrigerated.

Separate serum from cells within 30 minutes; Stability
(hemolysis free samples):

8 hours at 15 to
25^oC

72 hours at 2 to 8 ^oC

 when using a preservative 24 hours at room temperature
or 3 days refrigerated.

Min. Volume

1 mL

Comments

Morning sample is
preferable

Turn-Around-Time

One day.

Intended Use

Diagnosis and monitoring of carbohydrate disorders: diabetes
mellitus, neonatal and idiopathic hypoglycemia, alcoholism; evaluation of
acidosis and ketoacidosis, dehydration, coma, insulinoma.

Limitations

Mild glucose impairment can exist with fasting glucose within
the normal range; Measuring range: 2.0 to 750
mg/dL.

Patient Preparation

Patient should fast for at least 8 hours.

Reasons for Rejection

Gross hemolysis; patient not fasting; blood stored overnight
on clot; improper labeling

Adult Reference Ranges

 70 to 100
mg/dL