Diabetes Group
Order Name
Diabetes Group
Test Number: 2019200
Revision Date 05/03/2018
Test Number: 2019200
Revision Date 05/03/2018
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Glucose
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Hexokinase | 2345-7 |
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Hemoglobin A1C (Glycosylated) with Mean Glucose
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | See Instructions | See Instructions | See Instructions | See Instructions |
| Instructions | Glucose Level: Preferred 1 mL (0.5) Plasma Sodium fluoride (gray top) or 1 mL (0.5) Plasma Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) or 1 mL (0.5) Serum Clot Activator SST - Transport/Storage: Refrigerated. Lithium heparin and clot tube must be spun within 2 hours for the integrity of the specimen. Stability: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours Fluoride preserved plasma samples are stable at room temperature for 24 hours. Hemoglobin A1c w/ Mean Glucose: 1 mL (0.5 mL) Whole Blood EDTA (Lavender Top) Refrigerated Patient does not need to be fasting. Specimen stability: Ambient 8 hours. Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen Unacceptable. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Sun-Sat |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 Days |
| CPT Code(s) | 82947, 83036 |
| Lab Section | See Individual Assays |