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HelpTest Code GLUCF Glucose, Fasting, Plasma
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: Patient should be fasting (4 hours or more)
Container/Tube: Grey top (potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into plastic vial as soon as possible after collection.
Useful For
Using plasma to diagnose and manage diabetes mellitus and other carbohydrate metabolism disorders including gestational diabetes, neonatal hypoglycemia, idiopathic hypoglycemia, and pancreatic islet cell carcinoma
Method Name
Enzymatic Photometric Assay
Reporting Name
Glucose, Fasting, PSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Reference Values
0-11 months: Not established
≥1 year: 70-100 mg/dL
Performing Laboratory
MCHS- MankatoTest Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
82947
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| GLUCF | Glucose, Fasting, P | 1558-6 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| GLUCC | Glucose, P | 1558-6 |
| INTKC | Last Intake | 55420-4 |
Specimen Type
Plasma NaFl-KOxSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma NaFl-KOx | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday