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Aliasis
Random Glucose Level
Patient Preparation
Fasting preferred
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
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Adults |
1.0 mL |
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Pediatric |
0.5 mL |
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
-Gold top SST
-Red Top
Plasma:
-Lt Green Top
Reference or Target Ranges
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Adults: |
74-106 mg/dL |
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Newborn: |
40-60 mg/dL |
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Newborn >1 Day: |
50–80 mg/dL |
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Child: |
60-100 mg/dL |
Reportable Units
mg/dL
Critical Value
|
Adult |
<40 mg/dL or >450 mg/dL |
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Newborn/Child |
<30 mg/dL or >300 mg/dL |
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
1000 mg/dL |
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Icterus Threshold: |
30 mg/dL |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
1000 mg/dL |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
8 Hours |
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Refrigerated |
72 Hours |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
|
Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
82947