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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A glucose sample collected in a gray top tube can be held at room temperature for 24 hours without loss of viability. After that time, the glucose levels may decrease due to continued cellular metabolism. Therefore, option C, 24 hours, is the best choice.

What Is the Maximum Amount of Time a Glucose Sample