Glucose, serum | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container

Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)

Specimen Requirement

Plain Blood
Adult: 3 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL

Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the clot-activating factors is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.

Orderable as Urgent?

Yes

Turn Around Time

Average 2 hrs (1 - 3 hrs)

Reference Value(s)

Fasting Glucose:

Random Glucose:

*No reference interval available. Interpret with caution

Testing Laboratory Location

KKH

Laboratory

Clinical Chemistry

Contact Number

6394 1383

Day and Time Performed

Daily, 24 hrs

Orderable on CPOE?

Yes

Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Additional Information

Critical values:
<1st year: Low: <2.5 mmol/L and High: >16 mmol/L
>1st year: Low: <2.5 mmol/L and High: >20 mmol/L

Change History Notes

Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025