Glucose, serum:
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Fasting Required: Yes. Fasting preferred. Fasting is defined as no consumption of food or beverage other than water for at least 8 hours before testing.
Specimen: Blood
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Results: Average processing time 1-2 days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Description: Glucose is the primary energy source for the body’s cells and the only energy source for the brain and nervous system. This test may be used to screen for both high blood glucose(hyperglycemia) and low blood glucose (hypoglycemia), help diagnose diabetes, and to monitor glucose levels in persons with diabetes. Serum glucose has been found to be 2-5% higher than plasma glucose.