Test Code POC10 POCT GLUCOSE
Additional Codes
Epic Code: POC10
Specimen Information
|
Container |
Specimen |
Temperature |
Testing Volume |
Stability |
| Capillary Tube (EDTA or Lithium Heparin) | Whole Blood | Ambient | 60 uL | See procedure |
| Lavender Top Tube (EDTA) | Whole Blood | Ambient | 60 uL | See procedure |
| Green Top Tube (Lithium Heparin) | Whole Blood (Arterial or Venous) | Ambient | 60 uL | See procedure |
Method
Amperometry
CPT(s)
| Description | CPT Code |
| Glucose | 82962 |
Instrumentation
Abbott Free Style Precision Pro and Nova Xpress 2
Reference Range
Fasting:
0-1 day: 40-100 mg/dL
1-8 days: 50-100 mg/dL
≥8 days: 70-100 mg/dL
Section
Point of Care Testing
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Complexity
Waived