Glucose Tolerance 2 Hour, OGTT Gestational

Message
Glucose Tolerance 2 Hour, OGTT Gestational. Draw according to schedule. Draw fasting, Administer 75 gm glucose drink, draw at 1hr and 2 hr intervals.


Test Code
GTTG2


Preferred Specimen
PST,heparinized plasma, serum, or gray top


Instructions
"Minimum specimen requirement is 0.5ml. plasma. Gray and Serum tubes als acceptable
Testing Frequency: Performed as ordered"


Transport Container
RAOE NUL Tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 7 days refrigerated


Methodology
Hexokinase



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.