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HelpTest Code 4010136 Glucose, Serum
Specimen Requirements
1.0 mL serum or plasma
NOTE: Serum/plasma should be separated from
cells as soon as possible after collection.
Container
PST (light green top) tube or SST (tiger, gold, or red top) tube
Minimum Volume
65µL serum/plasma
Stability
8 hours at room temperature, 72 hours at 4°C
Analytical Time
Same day
Available stat
Sample Retention Time
7 days
Method
Photometry
CPT Code
82947
Performing Laboratory
Springfield Hospital Laboratory
Reject Due To
Improperly labeled sample