Blood Sugar (Glucose) Screen

Test Code

BSS

CPT Codes
82950

Preferred Specimen

Serum (gold top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Lithium Heparin Plasma (green top) tube

Instructions

A delay in testing of a few hours can result in a false decrease in the glucose result. Patient Preparation: Fasting is not required. A small amount of water is permissible during the test. Patient is given oral glucose load to drink, and food is witheld until test is completed. A blood specimen is drawn one hour after the glucose load is finished for glucose testing.

Transport Container

Serum (gold top) tube or Lithium Heparin Plasma (green top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature or Refrigeration

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature - 24 hours; Refrigerated - 7 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Quantity Not Sufficient, IV contamination

Methodology
Colorimetric

Setup Schedule

Daily upon receipt

Report Available

Upon completion of analysis

Limitations

A delay in centrifugation can cause a 5 - 7% per hour decrease in glucose value.

Reference Range

1-Hour Specimen: < 140 mg/dL

Clinical Significance

Diabetes Mellitus is a group of diseases in which blood glucose levels are elevated due to deficient insulin secretion and/or abnormal insulin action. Screening for gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) should be done using risk factor analysis, and if appropriate, use of an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT).

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.