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Glucose 2 hr PP
Test CodeLAB6084
Alias/See Also
Glucose 2 hour post prandial load; GL2PP
CPT Codes
82950
Instructions
"Routine venipuncture drawn 2 hours following a full meal.
Collect one 2.0ml Gray top (sodium fluoride) tube
Do not order or draw fasting unless ordered by MD.
Minimum collection volume: Plasma: 0.5 mL"
Collect one 2.0ml Gray top (sodium fluoride) tube
Do not order or draw fasting unless ordered by MD.
Minimum collection volume: Plasma: 0.5 mL"
Specimen Stability
Room Temp 8 hrs, Refrigerated 48 hrs
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Failure to follow collection and handling instructions.
Methodology
Colorimetric:The oxidation of sample glucose is catalyzed by glucose oxidase to form hydrogen peroxide and gluconate.
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Within 24 hrs
Reference Range
"70-140 mg/dL
Critical Values: Less than 49 or greater than 451 mg/dL"
Critical Values: Less than 49 or greater than 451 mg/dL"
Clinical Significance
Glucose measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment ofcarbohydrate metabolism disorders including diabetes mellitus, neonatalhypoglycemia, idiopathic hypoglycemia, and pancreatic islet cellcarcinoma.
Additional Information
NCD-ABN-Preventative_Services
