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HelpTest Code LAB1774A Glucose, Gestational Screen
Intended Use
Oral Glucose Tolerance Testing (GTT) is useful in the diagnosis of Hyperglycemic disorders.
Methodology
Photometric, Hexokinase
Performing Laboratory
RCH-SPH-STH-LDH-CUH
Specimen Requirements
Procedure:
1. Patient does not need to be fasting.
2. Administer 50 g dextrose drink.
3. Draw specimen 1 hour post-dextrose administration.
Preferred: Plasma
Container/Tube: Lt Green/Mint top (lithium heparin) tube
Acceptable: Serum
Container/Tube: Plain red-top or gold serum gel tube
Specimen: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.2 mL)
Collection Instructions: Forward promtly.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: -20C > 72 hours
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82950