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HelpTest Code 3 Hr Glu GLUCOSE TOLERANCE, 3 HR
Aliasis
3 hour Glucose Tolerance Test, 100 g (Care set)
Patient Preparation
8-14 hour fast after 3 days of normal carbohydrate (> 150 g/day) diet. Perform only if fasting glucose is < 150 mg/dL
Special Collection Instructions
1. Draw fasting venous specimen
2. Give 100 g glucola
3. Draw venous specimen at 1, 2, and 3 hours 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
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Fasting: |
<95 mg/dL |
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1 hour: |
<180 mg/dL |
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2 hour: |
<155 mg/dL |
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3 hour: |
<140 mg/dL |
Reportable Units
mg/dL
Critical Value
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Low |
< 40 mg/dL |
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High |
> 450 mg/dL |
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
1000 mg/dL |
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Icterus Threshold: |
30 mg/dL |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
1000 mg/dL |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
8 Hours |
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Refrigerated |
72 Hours |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
82951
82952