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Test Code Epic LAB169 GLUCOSE TOLERANCE, 2 HOUR

Important Note

2 HOUR GLUCOSE TOLERANCE TEST, NON-GESTATIONAL

2 SPECIMENS DRAWN

Sunquest ordering code

GTT2H

Sample type

LIGHT GREEN LITHIUM HEPARIN

ALSO ACCEPTABLE: SST OR RED TOP SERUM

CPT Code

82950

Alias name

GTT 2 HOUR, GTT 2H, GTT2

Special Instructions

See Glucose Tolerance Test with Quick Reference List in MediaLab (90085.350)

Performing Laboratory

QC ALL

Specimen Stability

ROOM TEMPERATURE: 8 HOURS

REFRIGERATED: 72 HOURS

FROZEN: N/A

Additional Information

  • Draw fasting glucose
  • 75g dose of Glucola for patient weighing >94 lbs
  • Patient must finish drink within 5 minutes
  • Draw specimen within 2 hours after 75g glucose dose