Green top(Lithium Heparin), Heparinized syringe, 2 capillary tubes or microtainer(lithium heparin)no gel
Collection Volume:
0.5 mL(minimum 250 uL) or
4.0 mL Green Top Tube
Cause for Rejection:
Clotted, air bubbles
Storage:
Room Temperature
Availability:
Daily,24 hours; STAT
Methodology:
amperometric electrode
Special Instructions:
Deliver to lab immediately.
For Outpatients, test should only be drawn in outpatient locations within the Hospital (Akron or Beeghly).
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8417
TAT:
30 min.
Additional Info:
Reference range:
0-1 day = 50-80 mg/dL
2-28 days = 40-60 mg/dL
29 days to end of life 70-99 mg/dL
Criteria for Diagnosis of Diabetes(Effective 6/6/11): Fasting specimen (no caloric intake for at least 8 hours).<100 mg/dl Normal100-125 mg/dl Increased Risk for Diabetes>125 mg/dl Diagnostic for Diabetes Random Glucose (any time of day without regard to last meal).>=200 mg/dl plus Classic Symptoms of Diabetes
CPT Code:
82947
Glucose Whole Blood
Test ID/Workstation :
GLUWB BGAS
Specimen Type:
Blood
Tube Type:
Green top(Lithium Heparin), Heparinized syringe, 2 capillary tubes or microtainer(lithium heparin)no gel
Collection Volume:
0.5 mL(minimum 250 uL) or
4.0 mL Green Top Tube
Cause for Rejection:
Clotted, air bubbles
Storage:
Room Temperature
Availability:
Daily,24 hours; STAT
Methodology:
amperometric electrode
Special Instructions:
Deliver to lab immediately.
For Outpatients, test should only be drawn in outpatient locations within the Hospital (Akron or Beeghly).
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8417
TAT:
30 min.
Additional Info:
Reference range:
0-1 day = 50-80 mg/dL
2-28 days = 40-60 mg/dL
29 days to end of life 70-99 mg/dL
Criteria for Diagnosis of Diabetes(Effective 6/6/11): Fasting specimen (no caloric intake for at least 8 hours).<100 mg/dl Normal100-125 mg/dl Increased Risk for Diabetes>125 mg/dl Diagnostic for Diabetes Random Glucose (any time of day without regard to last meal).>=200 mg/dl plus Classic Symptoms of Diabetes
