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GLUCOSE, GESTATIONAL, 100 GM/3HR (GTT3)

Message
Patient should fast overnight.


Test Code
82542


Alias/See Also
GTT3


CPT Codes
82951

Includes
Includes: fasting glucose; 1 hour glucose; 2 hour glucose; 3 hour glucose


Preferred Specimen
1 mL plasma


Instructions
Specimen is collected prior to administration of 100 g oral glucose beverage (fasting) and then at 1, 2, and 3 hours after beverage is consumed by patient.


Transport Container
Preferred: Light green top; Acceptable: Plain green top, Gold top, Plain red 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.