Test Code GTT3HR Glucose Tolerance - 3 hours
Additional Codes
Hospital Ordering Code |
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LAB164 Glucose Tolerance, 3 hours |
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Grey top (potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride)
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Performing Laboratory
Unity Point-Sioux City-Chemistry
CPT
82951
82952 x3
Methodology
Enzymatic with Hexokinase
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday