Glucose, Plasma

Overview
Department	Biochemistry
Test Code	PGLU
Synonyms	Sugar BSL
Turnaround Time	1 – 4hrs
Stability – Add test	3hrs
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type	Plasma Serum
Specimen Transportation	If delay in transit expected (>3 hrs.), collect 2 mL Fluoride grey-top
Preferred	6 mL Plain Red-Top
Acceptable	4 mL Li-Hep Green-Top
Pediatric Requirements	600 µL Li-Hep Microtainer
Aliquot Requirements
Sample Type
Minimum Volume	100 uL
Aliquot Transportation
Clinical Information
Reference Intervals	Heparin and Plain tube specimens to reach lab within 1 hr. Random:   3.5 - 7.7 mmol/L  Fasting:     3.5 - 6.0 mmol/L
Test Method	Abbott Architect ci8200 analyser using Abbott reagents.  Enzymatic Assay Glucose Hexokinase.
Advanced Notice
Patient Preparation	Fasting sample requires patient to fast overnight >8 hrs
Comments
Glucose decreases at 5% per hour when left on cells