Glucose

Methodology

Ortho Vitros 7600 Integrated System, Colorimetric

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center

Specimen Type: Serum/plasma

Specimen must be centrifuged within 1 hour of collection

Container/Tube:

Serum: Yellow top or red top

Plasma: Light-green top

Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Refrigerated

74-106 mg/dL

Critical values:

Pediatric or Adult: <50 mg/dL (brain damage) or >300 mg/dL (diabetic coma)

All

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