Glucose Tolerance

Message
Test performed at Upper Chesapeake Health


Test Code
GTT


Includes
Fasting and 2 hr glucoses


Preferred Specimen
1 ml serum or plasma per draw


Instructions
Needs to be scheduled with the lab.
Patient should be fasting 8 hours and on a normal diet.
75 gms oral glucose given after acceptable fasting result.


Transport Container
GoldSST, plain red top or green top (lithium heparin) tube.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Reference Range
See report




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.