Glucose, Fasting
Abbreviation
FGLU
Transport Temp
2-8 C (ice packs)
Stability
store at 2-8 C up to 7 days, -20C 1 day
Minimum Vol
0.5 mL
Alternative Specimens
Plasma (lithium heparin, sodium heparin, EDTA, sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate)
Reference Ranges
70-105 mg/dL
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Transport Container
Draw tube or plastic pour off tube
Methodology
Hexokinase/G-6-PDH
Clinical Significance
Elevated-diabetes, pancreatic neoplasm, hyperthyroidism, adrenal cortical hyperfunction as well as other disorders. Decreased-excessive insulin therapy or various liver diseases.
Anything else included in test?
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Serum