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Glucose (Blood)
Alternate Names
BSL, BGL, FBS, FBG, GL, RBG, Glucose Fasting, Glucose Random
Test Code
G
Testing Laboratory
Biochemistry
Specimen Type
Blood
Container Type
Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
4 mL Fluoride Oxalate (Grey Top)
Medicare Rebate
Yes
Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information
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Collection Instructions
All Orders for the Austin Cerner system may be collected into a SERUM tube. Glucose orders from all other locations should be collected into grey topped Fluoride Oxalate tubes.
If glucose is collected in SERUM tube, sample must be spun within 4 hours of collection.
Fasting samples require a 8-10 hour non-caloric fast.
Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
Daily
Min Test Volume
2mL
Add On Test Suitability
This test cannot be added after 72 hours of collection.
