Modality

BC

Location

5th Floor Annexe Bldg.

Test Name

Fasting Blood Glucose

Test Code

F842

Test Status

Active

Nature of Specimen

Plasma K-Oxalate, Fluoride

Quantity Required

2 ml blood

Type of Container

Blood Collection Tube Grey Top

Method Used

Hexokinase

Collection Instruction

Refer Primary Sample Collection Manual for internal use only

Patient Instruction

8 - 10 hours fasting

Transport Instruction

Immediate

Dept. Acceptance Time

24 hours

Turn Around Time

Routine samples : 5 hours                              

Stat samples         : 2 hours 

Time for Additional Examination

Not Applicable

Sample Storage After Reporting

24 hours  at 2-8°C

Resource Person for Report Status

HOD

Telephone

24177000

Extension

7251/7252/4339/ 4351 /4352 /4353

Test Schedule

Daily

Use

Diagnosis of diabetes