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Test Name: Glucose Pre Dose Glucagon
Test Code: GGSTF
Male Reference Interval
| Age Category | Reference Interval | units |
| ≥ 0 y | <6.1 | mmol/L |
Female Reference Interval
| Age Category | Reference Interval | units |
| ≥ 0 y | <6.1 | mmol/L |
Turn around time:
Collection Container: Light Green
Alternate Collection Container(s): Gold, Red
Sample Type: Lithium Heparin Plasma
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Testcode and Ordering Information: Study includes GGSTF, GGST10, GGST20
Collection and Shipping Requirements: Refrigerate. Send on ice pack.
Method: Hexokinase, Siemens Advia 1800
Notes:
For investigation of hypoglycemia, to assess ability to access glycogen stores. Fasting glucose is measured prior to administration of 1mg glucagon IM/SQ. Glucose measurements are repeated at 10 minutes and 20 minutes following glucagon administration.
