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GLUCOSE TOLERANCE, 2 HR/75g (GTT2)

Message
Patient should fast overnight.


Test Code
84525


Alias/See Also
GTT2


CPT Codes
82947

Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL plasma


Instructions
Specimen is collected prior to administration of 75 g oral glucose beverage (fasting) and then 2 hours after beverage is consumed by patient. Note: Glucose dosage may be different for pediatric or pregnant patients. This dosage is for patients at least 17 years of age.


Transport Container
Preferred: Light green top; Acceptable: Gold top, Grey top


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Fasting blood sugar (FBS) >200 mg/dL




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.