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Glucose, Gestational Screen

Message
The test should be performed between weeks 24-28 of gestation.


Test Code
1235300458


Alias/See Also
GGTT
GLULD


CPT Codes
82950

Preferred Specimen
Plasma collected in a green-top lithium heparin plasma separator tube (PST)


Patient Preparation
Fasting is NOT required. During the test the patient may drink water only. Smoking and eating are prohibited.

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum collected in a gold-top serum separator tube (SST)


Instructions
1. Orally administer 50 grams of glucose (glucola), making certain to check the expiration date; if expired, reschedule the test.
2. Obtain a blood sample 1 hour after glucola administration.
3. Spin and do not separate.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Performing Laboratory
Guthrie Clinic Lab
Corning Hospital Lab
Troy Hospital Lab
GMG Laboratory at Towanda
Cortland Medical Center Lab



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.