Serum
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
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