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Glucose – Fasting, Serum/Plasma
Test ID: FBS
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test
Method
Photometric/Hexokinase
Report Includes
Specimens
Serum; Plasma (EDTA); Plasma (Na Fluoride/oxalate)
Test Location
St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8
Test Version
4-Nov-2024
Specimen
Specimens
Serum; Plasma (EDTA); Plasma (Na Fluoride/oxalate)
Sample Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Comment
Gel-separator tubes are acceptable.
Patient Preparation
Fasting 8 – 12 h
Stability
| Ambient | 8 hours |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 72 Hours |
Test Version
4-Nov-2024
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Photometric/Hexokinase
Turnaround Time
2 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glucose | mmol/L |
|
mg/dL x 0.0555 | |
Test Location
St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8
Test Version
4-Nov-2024
Interface / Setup
Test Version
4-Nov-2024