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Test Code POC GLU Point of Care Glucose

Additional Codes

Order NUR390

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Collection Method

  • Finger stick
  • Venipuncture
  • Arterial Whole Blood
  • Neonate heel stick

Minimum Volume

1.2 ul

Container

  • Capillary
  • Venous 
  • Arterial whole blood

Do not use serum or plasma samples. The only acceptable anticoagulant is heparin.

Acceptable Specimens

  • Capillary finger stick
  • venous whole blood
  • Arterial whole blood
  • Neonate arterial whole blood
  • Neonate heel stick

Reference or Target Ranges

Fasting 65-99 mg/dl
Neonates 40-90 mg/dl

 

Reportable Units

mg/dl

Critical Value

 

Adults (1 week and up)  <50 or >500 mg/dl
Neonates (0 up to 1 week) <40 or >500 mg/dl

Reasons for Rejection

QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

Perform as soon as possible

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Performing Bench CPH Point of Care
Methodology/Method Description StatSensor Creatinine Meter

CPT Codes

82962

Last review/edit date

2025