| CLINICAL CHEMISTRY | ||
| Other Test Name | : | – FASTING BLOOD SUGAR – FASTING BLOOD GLUCOSE |
| Special Instructions : | : | 6-8 hours fasting |
| Specimen Requirements | : | Specimen: Serum Volume: 3mL Minimum Volume: 1mL Container: Red or Gold tube |
| Storage Instructions | : | Refrigerated: 5 Days Freezer: 90 Days |
| Causes for Rejection | : | – Quantity not sufficient – Improperly labeled specimen – Improper collection tube used |
| Stability Requirements | : | Room Temperature: 8 hours |
| Use | : | – FBS is a test that determines how much sugar is in a blood sample after a period of fasting. Commonly used to detect and monitor diabetes mellitus. |
| Methodology : | : | Hexokinase |
