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Glucose 1 HR Post Prandial Glucose/Maternal 1 HR Post - 50 gram

Methodology

Ortho Vitros 7600 Integrated System

Performing Laboratory

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum/plasma

Container/Tube:

Serum: Yellow top

Plasma: Light-green top

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

2 Hour Post Prandial: Draw 2 hours after meal unless otherwise specified by physician. Floor should notify lab when patient has  finished meal.

Maternal 1 Hour: Draw 1 hour after ingestion of a 50 gram glucose drink. Patient  may or may not be fasting, depending on the physician's request.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerated OK

Reference Values

70-140 mg/dL (2 hour PP and maternal 1 hour)
74-106 mg/dL (normal fasting patient)

Day(s) Test Set Up

All

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82947

82950-Post glucose dose