Glucose
| Glucose | |
| RGLU, FGLU, glucose tolerance test, OGTT, GTT | |
| Plasma (yellow). For fluids and CSF, please use yellow Fl-EDTA bottles. | |
| 8hrs | |
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Used in the investigation and monitoring of disorders of glucose metabolism. For the diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus, the use of an oral glucose tolerance test is recommended. |
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No known methodological interferences. This test may require the patient to be in a fasting state. For a fasting state, the patient should refrain from any foods or liquids other than water for 8hrs. **Please note, this information pertains to the analysis performed by the laboratory only** |
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| 3.9-5.4 mmol/L (please note this reference range applies to fasting samples only) | |
| Analytical error [1] | 1.6% |
| Reference change value [1] | 13.3% |
