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Thresholds for investigation and treatment of hypoglycaemia
| Birth to 72 hours of age | ≥72 hours of age | |
|---|---|---|
| Therapeutic goal | 2.6 | 3.3 |
| Investigation threshold | 2.6 | 2.8* |
*A critical sample should be sent to help determine etiology and confirm lab glucose level. It may be drawn earlier than the time frame suggested if an endocrine or metabolic condition is suspected.
