Preferred Sample Type
Suitable Specimen Types
- Serum
- Fluoride Oxalate
- Li Hep Plasma
5-10 mL vacutainer (minimum sample volume 50 uL)
Sample Processing in Laboratory
Usual
Sample Preparation
Can use serum or plasma if sample separated within 4 hours of taking the sample. If greater than this time period fluoride oxalate sample is required.
Turnaround Time
1 daySample Stability
Usual
Glucose (Serum/Plasma)
General Information
Glucose measurements are used to screen for, diagnose, and monitor diabetic states. Measurements are also undertaken to investigate hypoglycaemic states associated with metabolic and other conditions in adults and children.
Patient Preparation
Please state on form if fasting specimen.
Notes
No interference from Haemolysis or icterus.
Furosemide, thiazides, corticosteroid stress can increase glucose concentration.
Reference Range
3.9-5.8 mmol/L (Fasting)
Source : Abbott Diagnostics
Specifications
- EQA Scheme?: Yes
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EQA Status:
NEQAS and WEQAS