CPT Code(s):

82947

Other Names:

Glucose

Test Includes:

Glucose

Specimen Requirements:

Serum

Container

SST, Gold

Collection Instructions:

Separate samples as soon as possible

Stability:

Separated Samples are stable for up to 8 hours at 25˚C and 3 days at 4˚C

Rejection Criteria / Special Instructions:

Use of anticoagulants containing citrate. Moderate to Gross hemolysis; excessive lipemia; improper labeling

Methodology:

Beckman AU 480