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Test Code 1 Hr Glu GLUCOSE TOLERANCE, 1 HR

Aliasis

1 hour Glucose Tolerance Test, 50 g

Patient Preparation

Fasting is not required

Special Collection Instructions

1. Give 50 g glucola
2. Draw venous specimen at 1 hour post consumption

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Container

Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin

Preferred Specimen

Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma

Acceptable Specimen(s)

Serum:
-Gold top SST
-Red Top
Plasma:
-Lt Green Top

Reference or Target Ranges

< 130 mg/dL

Reportable Units

mg/dL

Critical Value

Low

< 40 mg/dL

High

> 450 mg/dL

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold:

1000 mg/dL

Icterus Threshold:

30 mg/dL

Lipemia Threshold:

1000 mg/dL

Other:

QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

Ambient

8 Hours

Refrigerated         

72 Hours

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed

24/7

Expected Turn Around Time

Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours

Stat Availability

Yes

Performing Bench

CRMC Chemistry

Methodology/Method Description

Atellica

Additional Information / Important Notes

If results is > 130 mg/dL, follow-up with Glucose Tolerance Test, Gestational, Diagnostic

Methodology/Method Description

Atellica CH Analyzer

CPT Codes

82947