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Clinical Indications
N/A
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Name: Glucose, BG
Sunquest Order Code: GLUOR
Px Order Code: LAB2560
Specimen Collection Type
Syringe (lithium heparin) Venous blood is routinely obtained from an antecubital vein. Other sites can be used as necessary. Arterial blood is routinely obtained from the radial, femoral, or brachial arteries. Other sites can be used following catheterization or surgical procedures.
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Reference Range
0 to 1 Day: Arterial: 45 – 80 mg/dL Venous: 45 – 80
mg/dL
1 Day to 1M: Arterial: 50 – 80 mg/dL Venous: 50 – 80
mg/dL
> 1 M: Arterial: 70 – 100 mg/dL Venous: 70 – 100
mg/dL
Critical Value
<1M: <45 or >300 mg/dL
>1M: <50 or >500 mg/dL
Interpretation
N/A
Rejection Criteria
Syringe missing cap, leaks in transit, excessive air in syringe barrel, syringe clotted or specimen received after stability is exceeded.
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
Contact the Lab to Inquire about Add-on
Specimen Stability
30 minutes from collection
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Lab- Department
TUKHS-BH-Chemistry
CPT Code
82947
LOINC Code
41651-1
Test Alias
N/A
Additional Information / Notes
N/A