- Test Name
- Glucose
- Aliases
- Glucose (serum/plasma); Blood Glucose; Blood Sugar
- Provincial Mnemonic
- GLUCO
- LOINC Test Code
- 14749-6
- Description and Primary Use
- Diagnosis and monitoring of abnormalities in carbohydrate metabolism including diabetes mellitus.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- ≤ 3d
- Test Cost
- Not determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
Multiple; Provide clear guidance on required collection requirements.
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Serum/Plasma must be separated from direct contact with cells within 30 minutes of collection.
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Select category 1 sites and all Category 2, 3, 4 laboratory sites.
- Last Updated
- 11-Sep-17