Glucose, 2-Hour Postprandial
Order Name
GLU2PP
Revision Date 11/19/2019
Revision Date 11/19/2019
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Glucose, 2-Hour Postprandial
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1.0 mL (0.5 mL) | Serum | Serum Gel Tube | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1.0 mL (0.5 mL) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Patient Preparation: • Patient should follow physician instructions regarding fasting. • Some medications may affect blood glucose (eg, steroids, antihypertensive medications [thiazides], and diabetes medications [metformin]). Patient should follow physician instructions if any need to be discontinued prior to test. • Patient may drink water during test. • Patient should refrain from chewing gum, drinking coffee, and smoking just before and during test. Performance of Test: • Give patient 75 grams of Glucola drink. • Patient should remain at rest during test and report any nausea, vomiting, heavy sweats, or dizziness to nurse or laboratory staff. • Draw blood specimen at 2-hour post Glucola ingestion. Label specimen with Mobilab label or with patient name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of collection, collector initials, and test(s) being ordered. |
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| Reference Range | An interpretive report will be provided. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Monday through Sunday |
| Notes | Specimen Stability: Ambient: 8 Hours Refrigerated: 72 Hours Frozen: Do Not Freeze |
| CPT Code(s) | 82950 |
| Lab Section | NRLS-Core Chemistry |