Glucose Tolerence

Test Code
GTT3


CPT Codes
82947 82952

Preferred Specimen
Preferred: 1.0 ml of whole blood per draw. Minimum: 0.3 mL.


Instructions
Must be scheduled with the laboratory. Please order according to the specified number of hours.


Transport Container
Serum separator (gold top) or Sodium Fluoride (gray top) for Inpatient/MSTI/ED only lithium heparin (green top) 


Methodology
Colorimetric

Report Available


Inpatient turn-around time: 4 hours.   Outpatient specimens received by noon will be reported by 4:30. Specimens received after noon will be reported by the next morning.
 






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.