GLUCOSE TOLERANCE GESTATIONAL 1H POST 50G DOSE (SINGLE SPECIMEN)

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	GTT1H
EPIC	LAB824

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Diagnosing diabetes mellitus (gestational)

Method Name

Photometric/Hexokinase

Reference Values

70-139 mg/dL

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Profile Information

Individual Test Description
GLUCOSE, 1 HOUR POST 50G CHALLENGE

Specimen Type

Serum

Preferred Container

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.3 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

1. Draw specimen 1 hour after administration of a 50g dose of Glucola.

2. Label tube with the time the specimen was collected.

3. Glucose Tolerance Tests are drawn at NorDx Patient Service Centers Monday through Friday only.

To Process:

Spin specimen, separate from clot within 2 hours and send refrigerated.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Serum

Refrigerated: 3 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Add On Capable

Not Permitted

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
82950	Glucose, Quantitative, Post Glucose Dose (Includes Glucose)

Keywords

GLUCOSE

GTT

Performing Laboratory Location