What is the reference range for Glucose, Plasma?

The standard reference range for Glucose, Plasma is Fasting 3.9–5.6 mmol/L (70–100 mg/dL); non-fasting <7.8 mmol/L (<140 mg/dL). Laboratory and guideline thresholds differ.. Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay platform — interpret in context of the issuing laboratory's stated range.

Which tests measure Glucose, Plasma?

Glucose, Plasma is measured in 1 test on BiomarkersLabs.com, including Comprehensive Metabolic Panel with Adjusted Calcium, Plasma.

Biomarker Reference · Gluc

What does the Glucose, Plasma test measure?

Q: What is Glucose, Plasma?

Plasma glucose concentration reflects the dynamic equilibrium between hepatic output, intestinal absorption, and peripheral tissue uptake. Insulin and counter-regulatory hormones tightly govern glucose homeostasis; in fasting states hepatic glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis maintain supply, while postprandially insulin suppresses hepatic glucose release and drives cellular uptake.

Q: Why is Glucose, Plasma measured?

Glucose is the cornerstone marker of glycaemic control and diabetes screening. Fasting plasma glucose ≥7.0 mmol/L (126 mg/dL) or random ≥11.1 mmol/L (200 mg/dL) meets diagnostic criteria for diabetes when confirmed. Impaired fasting glucose (5.6–6.9 mmol/L) signals prediabetes, prompting lifestyle intervention and haemoglobin A1c assessment.

Q: Which tests measure Glucose, Plasma?

Glucose, Plasma is measured in 1 test on BiomarkersLabs.com, including Comprehensive Metabolic Panel with Adjusted Calcium, Plasma.

Glucose, Plasma (Gluc) is a clinical biomarker used in metabolic-diabetes assessment. Plasma glucose concentration reflects the dynamic equilibrium between hepatic output, intestinal absorption, and peripheral tissue uptake. It is measured in 1 laboratory test on BiomarkersLabs.com.

Reference Range: Fasting 3.9–5.6 mmol/L (70–100 mg/dL); non-fasting <7.8 mmol/L (<140 mg/dL). Laboratory and guideline thresholds differ.
Units: mmol/L, mg/dL
Measured In: 1 test
Category: Metabolic

Functional medicine optimalFasting plasma glucose is ideally maintained below 5.6 mmol/L (100 mg/dL); values between 5.6 and 6.9 mmol/L constitute impaired fasting glucose and warrant intervention.

What is Glucose, Plasma?

Plasma glucose concentration reflects the dynamic equilibrium between hepatic output, intestinal absorption, and peripheral tissue uptake. Insulin and counter-regulatory hormones tightly govern glucose homeostasis; in fasting states hepatic glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis maintain supply, while postprandially insulin suppresses hepatic glucose release and drives cellular uptake.

Why is Glucose, Plasma measured?

Glucose is the cornerstone marker of glycaemic control and diabetes screening. Fasting plasma glucose ≥7.0 mmol/L (126 mg/dL) or random ≥11.1 mmol/L (200 mg/dL) meets diagnostic criteria for diabetes when confirmed. Impaired fasting glucose (5.6–6.9 mmol/L) signals prediabetes, prompting lifestyle intervention and haemoglobin A1c assessment.

Reference ranges

Standard reference: Fasting 3.9–5.6 mmol/L (70–100 mg/dL); non-fasting <7.8 mmol/L (<140 mg/dL). Laboratory and guideline thresholds differ.
Functional medicine optimal: Fasting plasma glucose is ideally maintained below 5.6 mmol/L (100 mg/dL); values between 5.6 and 6.9 mmol/L constitute impaired fasting glucose and warrant intervention.
Units: mmol/L, mg/dL

Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay platform. Interpret in context of the issuing laboratory's stated range.

Tests that measure Glucose, Plasma

1 test on BiomarkersLabs.com include this biomarker.

BML-MET-026Comprehensive

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel with Adjusted Calcium, Plasma

Glucose, Plasma reference range in this test: Fasting 3.9–5.6 mmol/L (70–100 mg/dL); non-fasting <7.8 mmol/L (<140 mg/dL). Laboratory and guideline thresholds differ.

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