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Glucose & Diabetes
Normal range < 140 (non-fasting) mg/dL (< 7.8 mmol/L SI). Specimen: Serum or plasma.
Also known as: random blood sugar, RBS, casual glucose.
This result is reported qualitatively or as a one-sided threshold rather than a two-sided numeric band.
| Specimen | Serum or plasma |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | < 140 (non-fasting) mg/dL |
| SI range | < 7.8 mmol/L |
| Conversion factor | ×0.0555 (conventional → SI) |
| Critical value | < 50 or > 400 mg/dL |
| Panel | Glucose & Diabetes |
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The standard teaching reference range for Glucose, Random is < 140 (non-fasting) mg/dL in conventional units, or < 7.8 mmol/L in SI units. This value is measured in serum or plasma.
A commonly taught critical (panic) value is < 50 or > 400 mg/dL. Critical results are reported to the provider immediately under your facility's policy.
Source: Adult reference values compiled from Pagana & Pagana, Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, and Fischbach & Dunning, A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population — always use the range printed on the actual result.
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