HQEsoterics

Collection Instruction

Collect Tiger-Top Tube. Label with patient's name and DOB

Container:

Tiger-Top/Gel-Barrier Tube or Gray-Top Tube with potassium oxalate

Volume:

1mL

3 Days (Refrigerated 2-8°C)

82947

24 Hours

Non-Diabetic
Fasting: 74 - 109 mg/dL
Random: 74 - 106 mg/dL
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Diabetic
Fasting: <100 mg/dL
Before meal: 70 - 130 mg/dL
After meal: <180 mg/dL

Gross hemolysis; patient not fasting; Tiger top unspun; improper labeling; patient information mismatch