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Fasting Glucose (Serum)

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

FGL

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

0.6 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature

For Fasting measurement: Patient should be fasted for 12 hours prior to collection. Patient may drink as much water as they need.

EMR orders: fluoride oxalate is the only available sample type option in EMR. If glucose testing in a serum sample is required, use a pathology request form.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature
Send to lab immediately

Assay Frequency:

Daily