Test Code GLU GLUCOSE, SERUM
Additional Codes
Software | Test Code |
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Label Text | GLU |
EPIC | LAB82 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
Evaluating carbohydrate metabolism, acidosis and ketoacidosis, dehydration, diabetes mellitus, or hypoglycemia
Method Name
Photometric/Hexokinase
Reference Values
< 29 days: 50 - 80 mg/dL
≥ 29 Days: 70 - 99 mg/dL
Per ADA guidelines, these ranges are for fasting glucose only.
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 Day
Available Stat
Specimen Type
Submit one of the following:
~ Plasma
~ Serum
Preferred Container
Plasma Separator Tube (PST)
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Preferred Volume
Plasma: 1 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))
Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Minimum Volume
Plasma: 0.3 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))
Serum: 0.3 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Specimen Collection and Handling
Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Plasma
Refrigerated: 3 Days
Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours
Note: NaFl (grey) plasma specimen stability: 7 days
LiHep (dark green) whole blood specimen stability: 2 hour
Specimen Type: Serum
Refrigerated: 3 Days
Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours
Add On Capable
Yes
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
This test, when ordered on Medicare patients, is subject to the National Coverage Determination (NCD) policies. Please verify that the diagnosis code (ICD code) you have chosen demonstrates medical necessity for the test as documented in the physician’s patient record. The CMS web site is available to assist you with this verification. A properly executed Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) must be submitted with the specimen if medical necessity is not demonstrated by the ICD code chosen.
CPT Code Information
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
---|---|---|
82947 | Glucose, Quantitative, Blood (Except Reagent Strip) |
Keywords
GLUCOSE
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
LOINC Code Information
2345-7
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Dark Green Top Tube (Lithium Heparin) (Maine Medical Center - Portland Only)
Grey Top Tube – NaFl additive
Red Top Tube
Orange Top Tube (Rapid clot serum)