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Random plasma glucose

Blood sugar at any time of day.

General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.

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Blood sugar at any time of day. Why it is done: Quick check for high or low sugar. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional

Sources: SI (analytes, refranges, critical); LOINC; MedlinePlus Lab Tests (reference)

Why it is done

Quick check for high or low sugar.

Preparation

No preparation. No single typical range given here. Ranges vary by lab, age and sex; use the range on your report. Critical values that need urgent action: Glucose below 54 mg/dL (level 2 hypoglycaemia) (ADA Standards 2025, section 6); Glucose above 450 mg/dL (Kost 1990). High values may mean: Possible diabetes, especially with symptoms. Low values may mean: Hypoglycaemia. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.

⚠️ Reference ranges vary by lab, age and sex — always use the range printed on your own report.

Consult a doctor to interpret results — a single test does not make a diagnosis.

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Common questions

Why is Random plasma glucose done?
Quick check for high or low sugar.

Do I need to prepare or fast for Random plasma glucose?
No preparation. No single typical range given here. Ranges vary by lab, age and sex; use the range on your report. Critical values that need urgent action: Glucose below 54 mg/dL (level 2 hypoglycaemia) (ADA Standards 2025, section 6); Glucose above 450 mg/dL (Kost 1990). High values may mean: Possible diabetes, especially with symptoms. Low values may mean: Hypoglycaemia. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.

This content includes LOINC® (loinc.org), © Regenstrief Institute, Inc. Used under the LOINC licence. (LOINC: 2345-7, 2339-0, 15074-8)

Sources: SI (analytes, refranges, critical); LOINC; MedlinePlus Lab Tests (reference)

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