Glucose
This is a test regularly measured to detect and monitor diabetes.
| Tube | 07 (FP) - Fluoride Oxalate Plasma |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0058 |
| Additional Information | Action limits <2.5 mmol/L and >30 mmol/L known diabetic or >20 unknown diabetic. |
| Turn Around | A&E: 1 hour Day Case: 4 Hours In-Patient: 6 Hours Out-Patient: 24 Hours GP: 24 Hours |
| Send to | Blood Sciences Cross Site |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Collection Con | Minimum volume: 500µl plasma Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing- No special requirements |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | Blood Sciences reference ranges are available through the useful information and links page: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology/blood-sciences/useful-information-and-links/ |
| Units | mmol/L |
| Telepath | GLUP1L |
| ICE Codes | LGLUP |
