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2Hour Glucose Tolerance

Test Code
LAB169


CPT Codes
82951

Preferred Specimen
1 mL plasma collected in a fluoride oxalate (gray-top) tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 ml plasma


Other Acceptable Specimens
1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)


Instructions
Patient should be fasting. Give 75 gram Glucose Beverage. Draw glucose level in hour.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours




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.