| Synonym(s)
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BG, Gluc, Blood Sugar, BS,
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| Tube/Container Type
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4 mL green or gold if less than 2 hours before spun. Fluoride/oxalate (grey) if more than 2 hours before spun.
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0.5 mL Paediatric brown, yellow, or green top
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| Sample Type
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Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
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| Minimum Volume
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200uL plasma or serum
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| Registration Code
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PGLU
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| Add-on conditions
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8 hours @ 4°C if sample spun within 2 hours of collection
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| Test Availability
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Mon - Sun, 24 hours
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| Turnaround Time
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Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
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| Where analysed
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Hastings
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| Department
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Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
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| Deletion Code
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3516
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| Useful Information
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Click Here
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| Measurement Uncertainty
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Available upon request
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