Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT), Blood, 5 Specimens
Test ID:
702964
CPT code:
82951, 82952 (x2)
Synonyms:
4 HR Glucose Tolerance, Non-pregnant,Glucose Tolerance 4 HR, Non-pregnant,4 HR GTT (5 Specimens)
Clinical Use:
Diagnosis of diabetes
Specimen Type:
Plasma
Requested Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Container Type:
Fluoride/oxalate (gray-top) tubes
Patient Preparation:
Fasting 8 hrs
Collection:
Immediately after a fasting specimen is obtained, have patient ingest a 75 g load of glucose. Draw subsequent specimens per physician’s order. If not specificed by the physician, draw specimens 1, 2, 3 and 4 hours later. Label each with the specific draw time.
Note: Serum and plasma submissions must be separated from cells
Storage Instructions:
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Unspun serum or plasma separator tube (SST® or PST) • Red-top or green-top tube (serum or heparinized plasma not separated from cells) • Anticoagulants other than lithium heparin, sodium heparin or fluoride/oxalate
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