Test Methodology:
Glucose Oxidase-based amperometric
Running Day:
DAILY
Turn Around Time:
Routine: 2 hours
STAT: 1 hour
Specimen Requirement:
Capillary blood, venous, heel stick, arterial
Patient Preparation:
may either be Fasting or Random depending on the doctor’s request
Special Considerations:
avoid “milking” or squeezing; wipe the first 1-2 drops of blood
Unit Conducting the Service:
Point of Care Testing