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Epic Test Code LAB9917 Glucose (NovaBio) 

Important Note

LAB ORDER ONLY - GLUCOSE Prime Plus 

Performing Location(s)

BMC,CRH,LFH,OCH,FTT,FOX

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Preferred Container

Lithium Heparin Tube 

Blood Tube Draw Volume

Min 50% draw volume  

Minumum Volume to Submit for Testing

2.0 mL Whole Blood

Transportation Needs

Do not centrifuge.
Deliver within 30 minutes after collection at RT.
Stable 1 hour at RT.

Causes for Rejection

Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Less than 50% draw for Vacutainer tubes,
Clotted or Centrifuged
Specimen >1 hour at room temperature.
All other tubes or anticoagulant other than Lithium heparin whole blood 

Reference Values

Component  Reference Rage  Low Critical  High Critical 
Glucose, Random 0 up to 7 Days 45-100 mg/dL <45 mg/dL  >450 mg/dL
Glucose, Random >7 Days 70-139 mg/dL <40  mg/dL  >450 mg/dL

 

Days of Analysis

All

Available STAT

Yes

Methodology

NovaBio Medical Prime Plus 

CPT Code

82947

Last Updated

25-Apr-23 BHD