Glucose
(
Biochemistry
)
Investigation
:
Glucose
Specimen type
:
Plasma
Spec container
:
Fluoride (K EDTA)
Volume required
:
4 ml
Reference range
:
fasting 3.5 - 6.0
mmol/l
Turnaround
:
<24 hours
See also
glucose tolerance test
.
Near patient blood glucose measurement using the Roche Advantage glucose meter
standard operating procedure
.
Additional information
on
plasma glucose
and its clinical use can be found here:
plasma glucose
.
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