What Is the Maximum Amount of Time a Glucose Sample

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is the maximum amount of time a glucose sample collected in a gray top tube can be held at room temperature without loss of viability?

• A) 2 hours
• B) 12 hours
• C) 24 hours
• D) 48 hours

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Definitions:

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