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Test Code Epic LAB3966 GESTATIONAL GLUCOSE TOLERANCE, 2 HOUR

Important Note

2 HOUR GESTATIONAL GLUCOSE TOLERANCE

3 SPECIMENS DRAWN

Sunquest ordering code

GESGTT

Sample type

LIGHT GREEN LITHIUM HEPARIN

ALSO ACCEPTABLE: SST OR RED TOP SERUM

CPT Code

82951

Alias name

GGTT2, GTT 2 HOUR, GGT 2H

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 first
  • 75g dose of Glucola for patient weighing >94 lbs
  • Patient must finish drink within 5 minutes
  • Draw specimens at 1 hour and 2 hours post-75g Glucola drink