Glucose, Tolerance, 5 Hour
Order Name
GLUTT5
Revision Date 01/02/2020
Revision Date 01/02/2020
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Glucose, Tolerance, 5 Hour
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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) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1.0 mL (0.5 mL) | Serum | Serum Gel Tube | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Patient Preparation: a. The patient must be fasting 8 to 14 hours prior to Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) measures. b. The patient is instructed to avoid smoking, drinking beverages, mild or strenuous exercise prior to and during the test. |
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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) | 82951 - glucose tolerance test, 3 specimens 82952 - glucose tolerance test, each additional |
| Lab Section | NRLS-Core Chemistry |