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Glucose Tolerance Test (Oral)

Message
Performed in the Chemistry Laboratory x5820
08.2018


Test Code
GTT


Alias/See Also
Glucose
Glucose Fasting


CPT Codes
82951

Preferred Specimen
Plasma from a Grey top tub


Instructions
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection


Transport Container
Grey Top tube


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
2 - 8 oC: 7 days


Methodology
Hexokinase/G-6-PDH (Abbott Architect)

Clinical Significance
This test is used for the diagnosis and treatment of carbohydrate metabolism disorders




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.