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Test Code Epic LAB2473 GESTATIONAL DIABETES SCREEN TEST

Important Note

1 HOUR GESTATIONAL DIABETES SCREENING TEST

1 SPECIMEN DRAWN

Sunquest ordering code

GLU50C

Sample type

LIGHT GREEN LITHIUM HEPARIN

ALSO ACCEPTABLE: SST OR RED TOP SERUM

CPT Code

82950

Alias name

Glucose 50g, Pregnancy Glucose Tolerance Test

Special Instructions

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

Performing Laboratory

QC ALL

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

SPECIMEN STABILITY

ROOM TEMPERATURE: 8 HOURS

REFRIGERATED: 72 HOURS

FROZEN:NA

Additional Information

  • Patient must be gestational. Patient does not need to be fasting unless directed by provider.
  • 50g dose of Glucola for patient weighing >94 lbs
  • Patient must finish drink within 5 minutes
  • Draw specimen within 1 hour after 50g dose Glucola is finished