Glucose, Random, Serum
Use
The test is useful in diagnosing and managing diabetes mellitus and other carbohydrate metabolism disorders including gestational diabetes, neonatal hypoglycemia, idiopathic hypoglycemia, and pancreatic islet cell carcinoma. It helps to measure blood glucose levels to determine if they are within normal range, which is crucial for diabetes management and can also detect extreme conditions like hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, potentially leading to serious health consequences.
Special Instructions
For non-electronic orders, complete and send a Kidney Transplant Test Request with the specimen. This test is available for order in New York State.
Limitations
Once blood is drawn, the cells in the blood begin to metabolize the glucose, causing concentrations to decrease at ambient temperature by 10% per hour. In serum separator tubes, glucose becomes stable after centrifugation. Inhibitors like fluoride can be used to slow glycolysis.
New York Approved
Methodology
Automated Analyzer (Clinical Chemistry)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 2345-7
- 2345-7
Result Turnaround Time
1-2 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Container
Preferred: Serum gel; Acceptable: Red top; Submission Container: Plastic vial
Collection Instructions
Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. Red-top tubes should be centrifuged, and the serum aliquoted into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated (preferred) for 7 days, Frozen for 30 days
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |