Glucose, Two-Hour Postprandial (LABCORP)

Test Code
99901000072


Alias/See Also
LAB4039: Glucose 2 Hour, Postprandial | LABCORP EAP: 002022


CPT Codes
82950x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: GREY TOP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5


Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5


Instructions
Adults: 3 mL yellow gel tube *Pediatric minimum: 2 red microtainers*


Transport Temperature
Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube for serum; or plasma may be used from blue-top (sodium citrate) tube, gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube Volume 0.5 mL Minimum Volume 0.2 mL Collection: Separate serum or plasma immediately after coagulation (30 minutes). Not removing refrigerated specimens from the clot results in aldolase levels 12% to 46% higher. Stability: Room temperature: 1 days Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 15 days Freeze/thaw cycles: Stable x3


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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