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HelpTest Code LAB879 Glucose, Prenatal 1 Hour Glucose Tolerance
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center/ Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital
Ordering Recommendations
Diagnosing and managing diabetes mellitus and other carbohydrate metabolism disorders including gestational diabetes.
Collect
Serum or Plasma
Collection Device
Lithium Heparin Green Top Tube or Gold Top Tube
Collection Instructions
Draw sample 1 hour post 50 gram glucose load.
No fasting is required.
Specimen Handling
Sample must be separated within 2 hours of collection.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
|
Room Temp |
8 Hours |
| Refrigerated | 48 Hours |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temp, Refrigerated or Frozen
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Minimum Requirements
1 mL
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
| STAT | 1 Hour |
| Routine | 8 Hours |
Methodology
Oxygen Consumption Rate
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
06/24/2025