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What causes a high Glucose, Random?

Normal range < 140 (non-fasting) mg/dL (< 7.8 mmol/L SI). Specimen: Serum or plasma. See the full Glucose, Random reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.

Above the range

Common causes of a high Glucose, Random

  • Diabetes
  • Recent meal
  • Stress hyperglycemia
  • Steroids

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What is the normal range for Glucose, Random?

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.

Glucose, Random reference range and specimen details
SpecimenSerum or plasma
Conventional range< 140 (non-fasting) mg/dL
SI range< 7.8 mmol/L
Critical value< 50 or > 400 mg/dL
PanelGlucose & Diabetes

Full details, including nursing considerations, on the Glucose, Random normal range page. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.

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