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Glucose Tolerance,  2hr Post dose (non-OB)

Message
On Site Testing


Test Code
GTT2H (cs)


Alias/See Also
Includes:
GLUC F (GTT)
GLUC 2 (GTT)


Preferred Specimen
Green


Minimum Volume
4.0 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
None


Setup Schedule
Test availabiltiy and turn around time- 4 Hrs


Reference Range
 


Clinical Significance

The Glucose Tolerance Test is designed to evaluate patients suspected of having diabetes mellitus.  This study is two hours in duration, includes a 75g dose of glucose, and requires two separate blood collections: Fasting (Baseline) and 2 hours post glucose load.






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.