| Test Name: | Glutamic Acid Decarboxylalase Antibodies | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | GAD Antibodies | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 2 ml whole blood in Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 1 Week if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Ganglioside GQ1b Antibody | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 0.2 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation | A fasting specimen is required. |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Garlic | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Gastric Occult Blood | Lab Section | Microscopy |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Gastric Fluid |
| Minimum Volume | 0.1 ml gastric fluid |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | 3 ml Gastric fluid in sterile container |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | Room temperature for 24 hours, 5 days if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 07:30-23:00 hours, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 07:30-23:00 hours, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | Negative |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Gastric pH | Lab Section | Microscopy |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Gastric aspirate or vomitus |
| Minimum Volume | 0.1 ml gastric fluid |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | 3 ml Gastric fluid or vomitus a in sterile container |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | Samples should be sent immediately to laboratory for testing. |
| Specimen Transport | Room temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 07:30-23:00 hours, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 07:30-23:00 hours, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | room temperature until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Not available |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Gastrin | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation | Collect specimen only at UPC or Cherry Drive lab. Do not draw at off-site clinics. |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top or 1.5 ml whole blood in (2) Non Gel Red microtainers |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, freeze until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | GC by MAP | Lab Section | Virology |
| Alternate Description | N. gonorrhoeae by (Molecular Amplified Probe) | Fluid Type | Urine and or genital specimens, only. |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation | Use the large swab for cleaning the genital area and the smaller swab for the collection of sample. |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Pink Amplified
DNA Assay Endo-cervical Specimen Collection and Wet Transport Kit for
females.
Blue Amplified DNA Assay Male Urethral Specimen Collection and Wet Transport Kit for males. First 15 ml of voided urine in a 90 ml sterile specimen cup. |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | All positives are reported to the department of health |
| Specimen Stability | 4 - 6 days at 2 - 27 degrees C |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results | Pos/Neg |
| Availability | Test Run Monday thru Friday |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 24-48 hours after reception |
| Critical Value | All positives phoned to floor or physician. |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Keep refrigerated or at room temperature until courier pickup |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Genital Culture | Lab Section | Microbiology |
| Alternate Description | N. Gonorrhea Culture (GCSC), Group B Strep Culture (GBSS), Smear for G. Vaginalis | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) | Cervix / endocervix / vagina / penile drainage / endometrium / urethra / IUD / Labia collected with swab culture collection/transport system |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time | Deliver to lab within 1 hour of collection |
| Additional Test Information | Screen for N. Gonorrheae, Group B Strep and other Beta Hemolytic Strep, G. Vaginalis / other bacteria must be specified via microbiology consult (717) 531-8353 |
| Specimen Stability | 2 hours at room temperature or 24 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results | Presence or absence of N. Gonorrhea and/or Group B Strep |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Negative at 3 days; interims at 18 and 24 hours |
| Critical Value | Presence of N. Gonorrhea |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Negative for N. Gonorrhea and/or Group B Strep |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Gentamicin | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Random, Peak, Trough | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume |
1 full Gel Green Microtainer |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
Trough: Collect immediately before administering the next dose. Peak: Collect 1 hour after IM injection or 1 hour after the beginning of IV infusion, unless otherwise designated. |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours S 1 hour |
| Critical Value | Males/female and all ages: >12 ug/mL |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection and remove plasma from gel. Place plasma in a plastic tube with green stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Therapeutic Range: Peak 5-12 ug/mL ; Trough 0-2 ug/mL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | GGTP | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | G-G-Transpeptidase | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 0.4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Microtainer |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours S 1 hour |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value |
|
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Giant Ragweed | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Giardia Antibodies | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Gairdia Lamblia Antibodies | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Giardia Specific Antigen-65 | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Giardia Specific Antigen-65 | Fluid Type | Stool |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Para Set With Pink Top containing Buffered Formalin |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Stool must be added to preservative (Formalin) within 2 hours of collection. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Stool must be added to preservative (Formalin) within 2 hours of collection. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Gliadin/Gluten Antibodies | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Gliadin/Gluten Antibody Panel | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) Estimate | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | GFR (Estimated), CREATG | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes | CREAT, Estimated GFR, Black Race and Estimated GFR, non Black Race |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Refer to creatinine test information |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | This test is a calculation based on the serum creatinine. The GFR calculation is based on the IDMS traceable MDRD equation. The GFR is automatically ordered with all CREAT requests. |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Refer to CREATININE test information. |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | 18 years and above >60 mL/min/1.73 m2 |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Glucagon, Plasma | Lab Section | Send Outs |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation | Draw following a 12 - 16 hour fast |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Collect 2 Lavender Top Tubes |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 28 days if frozen |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, freeze until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Glucose | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Blood Sugar | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 0.4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Microtainer |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 4 ml whole blood in a Gel Green Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 24 hours if refrigerated and spun, 1 hour if refrigerated and unspun |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours S 1 hour |
| Critical Value | Male/female and all ages the same: <50 mg/dL and >500 mg/dL |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 1 hour of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Male/Female and all ages the same: 74 - 106 mg/dl |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Glucose Correlation, Plasma | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 ml Whole Blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gray Top or Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Gel Green or Gray Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 24 hours if refrigerated and spun, 4 hours if refrigerated and unspun |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 08:00-17:00 hours Monday thru Friday |
| Stat Availability | 08:00-17:00 hours Monday thru Friday |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours S 2 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin/separate and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | mg/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Glucose Correlation, Whole Blood | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 ml Whole Blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gray Top or Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Gel Green or Gray Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 24 hours if refrigerated and spun, 4 hours if refrigerated and unspun |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 08:00-17:00 hours Monday thru Friday |
| Stat Availability | 08:00-17:00 hours Monday thru Friday |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours S 2 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin/separate and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | mg/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Glucose Random Urine | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 5.0 ml in urine container |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Urine Container |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 24 hours if refrigerated and spun, 4 hours if refrigerated and unspun |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
R 4 hours, S 2 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | No normal range defined mg/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Glucose, 0 hour Tolerance | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 ml Whole Blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation | Fasting |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gray Top or Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Gel Green or Gray Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 24 hours if refrigerated and spun, 4 hours if refrigerated and unspun |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 07:30 -12:00 Monday thru Friday |
| Stat Availability | 07:30 -12:00 Monday thru Friday |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin/separate and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | mg/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Glucose, 0.5 Hour | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 ml Whole Blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation | Post Challenge |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gray Top or Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Gel Green or Gray Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 24 hours if refrigerated and spun, 4 hours if refrigerated and unspun |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 07:30 -12:00 Monday thru Friday |
| Stat Availability | 07:30 -12:00 Monday thru Friday |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin/separate and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | mg/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Glucose, 1.0 Hour | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 ml Whole Blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation | Post Challenge |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gray Top or Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Gel Green or Gray Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 24 hours if refrigerated and spun, 4 hours if refrigerated and unspun |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 07:30 -12:00 Monday thru Friday |
| Stat Availability | 07:30 -12:00 Monday thru Friday |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin/separate and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | mg/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Glucose, 1.5 Hour | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 ml Whole Blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation | Post Challenge |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gray Top or Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Gel Green or Gray Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 24 hours if refrigerated and spun, 4 hours if refrigerated and unspun |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 07:30 -12:00 Monday thru Friday |
| Stat Availability | 07:30 -12:00 Monday thru Friday |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin/separate and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | mg/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Glucose, 2 Hour Post Prandial | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 ml Whole Blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation | Fasting |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gray Top or Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Gel Green or Gray Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 24 hours if refrigerated and spun, 4 hours if refrigerated and unspun |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 07:30 -12:00 Monday thru Friday |
| Stat Availability | 07:30 -12:00 Monday thru Friday |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours S 2 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin/separate and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | mg/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Glucose, 2.0 Hour | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 ml Whole Blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation | Post Challenge |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gray Top or Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Gel Green or Gray Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 24 hours if refrigerated and spun, 4 hours if refrigerated and unspun |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 07:30 -12:00 Monday thru Friday |
| Stat Availability | 07:30 -12:00 Monday thru Friday |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin/separate and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | mg/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Glucose, 24 Hour Urine | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | Submit entire 24 hour urine collection to the lab. |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | 24 Hour Urine Container with No Preservative |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
M-F, 0800-2300 |
| Stat Availability | Requires Pathology clearance |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours, S 2 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin/separate and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Male/Female and all ages the same: 0-0.5 g/24 hours |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Glucose, 3.0 Hour | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 1 ml Whole Blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation | Post Challenge |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gray Top or Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Gel Green or Gray Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 24 hours if refrigerated and spun, 4 hours if refrigerated and unspun |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 07:30 -12:00 Monday thru Friday |
| Stat Availability | 07:30 -12:00 Monday thru Friday |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin/separate and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | mg/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Glucose, 4.0 Hour | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 1 ml Whole Blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation | Post Challenge |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gray Top or Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Gel Green or Gray Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 24 hours if refrigerated and spun, 4 hours if refrigerated and unspun |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 07:30 -12:00 Monday thru Friday |
| Stat Availability | 07:30 -12:00 Monday thru Friday |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin/separate and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | mg/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Glucose, 5.0 Hour | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 1 ml Whole Blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation | Post Challenge |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Gray Top or Gel Green Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Gel Green or Gray Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 24 hours if refrigerated and spun, 4 hours if refrigerated and unspun |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 07:30 -12:00 Monday thru Friday |
| Stat Availability | 07:30 -12:00 Monday thru Friday |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin/separate and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | mg/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Glucose, Fluid | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Fluid |
| Minimum Volume | 2.0 ml fluid |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Sterile Container |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 24 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours S 2 hours |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin/separate and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | mg/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Glucose, Spinal Fluid | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | CSF Glucose | Fluid Type | CSF |
| Minimum Volume | 1 ml spinal fluid |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | CSF Container |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 24 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | R 4 hours, S 1 hour |
| Critical Value | Male/Female and all ages the same: <40 mg/dL |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin/separate and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
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| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Glucose, Whole Blood | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 0.4 ml whole blood in a heparinized syringe |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Heparinzed Syringe On Ice or (gel/non-gel) lithium heparin tube on ice. |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 1.0 ml whole blood in a heparinized syringe on ice or (gel/non-gel) lithium heparin tube on ice. |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 1 hour 'On ice' |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate or "On Ice' |
| Test Results |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | 1 hour |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Keep on ice until analyzed |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | mg/dL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | G-6-PD | Fluid Type | Whole Blood |
| Minimum Volume | 1 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top or 1.5 ml whole blood in (2) Lavender Microtainers |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Glycohemoglobin | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Hemoglobin A1C | Fluid Type | Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 0.7 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Refrigerate until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | Male/Female and all ages the same: 4.0%-6.0% |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Glycosaminoglycans | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Oligosaccharides | Fluid Type | Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 20 ml urine |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Urine Specimen Container with no preservative |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information | Fast morning specimen is preferred |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | GM1 Triad Auto Antibody | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 2.0 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red top Tube |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Golden Rod | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Gonadotrophin Releasing Hormone | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 3 ml whole blood |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Goose Feather | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Granulocyte Antibodies | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Anti-neutrophil Antibody | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 2 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Green Bean | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Grey Alder Tree | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Group A Streptococcus Culture | Lab Section | Microbiology |
| Alternate Description | Throat Screen | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) | Throat collected with swab culture collection/transport system |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 24 hours at room temperature or 48 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results | No Group A Beta Strep isolated or quantity of Group A Beta Strep |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Negative at 2 days; preliminary reports issued at 18-24 hours. |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Keep at room temperature until courier pickup |
| Reference Value | No Group A Strep isolated |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Group B Streptococcus Culture | Lab Section | Microbiology |
| Alternate Description | Group B Strep Culture | Fluid Type |
| Minimum Volume |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport |
| Container (Microbiology) | Cervix, endocervix, vagina, perineum collected with swab culture collection/transport system |
| Container Whole Blood Required |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 12 hours at room temperature, 24 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Room Temperature |
| Test Results | Presence or absence of Group B Strep |
| Availability | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats | Negative at 2 days; preliminary reports issued at 18-24 hours. |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | No Group B Strep isolated |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Growth Hormone | Lab Section | Chemistry |
| Alternate Description | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL Blood in Non-Gel Red Top or Capillarys |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability | 72 hours if refrigerated |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability | Tuesdays and Thursdays , Received by 0700 results available by 1600 |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin/separate and refrigerate until analysis |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Spin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Refrigerate until courier pickup. |
| Reference Value | Normal Range: < 8ng/mL |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate
Description |
Fluid Type | Plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 3 ml plasma |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation | Patient should not be on any medication that may affect pituitary function or secretion. |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Lavender Top Tube |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 6 ml whole blood in (2) lavender top tubes |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Frozen |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin in a refrigerated centrifuge within 1 hours of collection. Transfer plasma into a plastic transport tube and freeze. |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) | Not available as an outreach test. Must be draw in UPC Lab. |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report - MAYO #90161 |
| Special Handling Instructions |
| Test Name: | Guinea Pig Epithelium | Lab Section | Specimen Processing Area |
| Alternate Description | Rast | Fluid Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | .1 ml serum |
| Test Includes |
| Patient Preparation |
| Specimen/Tube Type Transport | Non Gel Red Top |
| Container (Microbiology) |
| Container Whole Blood Required | 3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top |
| Transport Time |
| Additional Test Information |
| Specimen Stability |
| Specimen Transport | Refrigerate |
| Test Results |
| Availability |
| Stat Availability |
| Test Turnaround Time Routines & Stats |
| Critical Value |
| Specimen Preparation (In house) | Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped |
| Specimen Preparation (Outreach) |
| Reference Value | Accompanies report |
| Special Handling Instructions |