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HelpTest Code Glu Scr GLUCOSE SCREEN (PREGNANCY)
Aliasis
Screen for gestational diabetes
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
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< 130 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 |
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
82950