Test Information:
Fasting Blood Sugar is commonly used as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes. Hyperglycemia is associated with pancreatic neoplasm, hyperthyroidism, and adrenal cortical hyperfunction. Hypoglycemia may result from excessive insulin therapy or various liver diseases.
Specimen Container:
1. Gold Top SST Tube (with clot activator) or Red Top Tube (Plain)
2. Gray Top Tube (Sodium Fluoride)
Specimen Type:
Serum & Plasma
Required Volume:
2 mL
Patient Preparation:
6 to 10 hours fasting
Notes:
Please refer to individual test item for more information on the specific assay in the package.
- The following information must be provided upon specimen endorsement via Internal Message or Remarks.
1. Date and Time of last meal.
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8˚C
Stability: 7 days - Storage: 20 to 25˚C
Stability: 2 days - Storage: – 20˚C
Stability: 1 day
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2˚C – 8˚C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
Within 4 hours