Glucose (Whole Blood)
- LIS Mnemonic: PGLU
Collect
Heparinized Syringe (Lithium heparin)
Volume Required
0.3 mL
Minimum Required
0.3 mL
Transport
Send to lab immediately to the pneumatic tube station # 7
Unacceptable conditions
Clotted specimen. Transport delay > 30 minutes. Quantity not sufficient.
Days Performed
24/7
Reported
15 min
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT
82947
Remarks
Sample must be kept anaerobic. Deliver via tube sys or send on ice if other transport.
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