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Waaay back when, I usually got a BGL as part of the process of starting a line. However, the fact that I started a line isn't the reason I'm getting the BGL sample... I had a reason for starting the line (never precautionary) and if I can articulate why I'd get an FSBG, I can articulate why I'd get a BGL from the IV instead. If I'm going to need that info anyway, why stick the patient twice when I can get a clean sample with one stick and establish an IV all at once?My point is that "because I started an IV" is not an indication for getting a glucose level.
Curious - do you charge the patient for that test or are your charges all bundled together?