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Test Code Epic LAB2491 GESTATIONAL GLUCOSE TOLERANCE TEST, 3 HOUR

Important Note

3 HOUR GESTATIONAL GLUCOSE TOLERANCE TEST

4 SPECIMENS DRAWN

Sunquest ordering code

GTTGES

Sample type

LIGHT GREEN LITHIUM HEPARIN

ALSO ACCEPTABLE: SST OR RED TOP SERUM

CPT Code

82951, 82952

Alias name

GTT 3 HOUR, GTT 3H, GTT3

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: N/A

Additional Information

  • Patient must be gestational 
  • Draw fasting glucose
  • 100g dose of Glucola for patient weighing >94 lbs
  • Patient must finish drink within 5 minutes
  • Draw specimens at 1 hour, 2 hours, and 3 hours after 100g glucose dose