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Test Code GL2 Glucose, 2-Hour Post-Prandial, Plasma or Serum

Methodology

Hexokinase or Glucose Oxidase

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Plasma
Draw blood in a grey-top (potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride) tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL of potassium oxalate/sodium fluoride plasma.
Note:  Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Serum
Draw blood in a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL of serum.
Note:  Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Reference Values

<120 mg/dL

Reject Due To

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Serum

RT, spun

 8 hrs
 

Refrigerated,  spun

 72 hrs
 Plasma, potassium oxalate/NaF RT, spun 24 hrs
  Refrigerated, spun 72 hrs

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

82947

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/Madison Hospital Laboratory

LOINC Coding

Test Name LOINC Code

Glucose, 2-Hour Post-Prandial, Plasma or Serum

 1521-4