Gestational 3HR Challenge

Laboratory - : Chemistry

PATIENT INFO

Patient Name:

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PHYSICIAN INFO

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TESTS REQUESTED
Test Name:	ICD9 Code: (required)
1. Gestational 3HR Challenge
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SPECIMEN INFO

Collection Date & Time:

Collected By:

Hospital:

Test ID :

MG3HR

Test Workstation :

MACH3

Specimen Type:

Blood

Tube Type:

Green top ( lithium heparin) tube

Collection Volume:

500 uL microtainer; 1.5 mL macrotainer

Minimum Volume:

500 uL microtainer; 1.5 mL macrotainer

Preferred Volume:

500 uL microtainer; 1.5 mL macrotainer

Storage:

Shipping: Send Refrigerated; Storage: Room Temp: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours.

Availability:

Mon-Fri, call for appointment

Methodology:

Roche- UV test

Special Instructions:

Separate plasma from cells ASAP. Prior to drawing patient, see Specimen Collection Procedure Glucose Tolerance Testing. For outpatients, test should only be drawn in outpatient locations within a Hospital (Akron or Mahoning Valley).

Lab/Phone:

330-746-9623

TAT:

1 hour/draw

Additional Info:

Criteria for Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus(GDM) 100g, 3HR Glucose Challenge The Diagnosis of GDM is made when two or more of the following plasma glucose values are exceeded:

Fasting >=95 mg/dl

1HR Glucose >=180 mg/dl

2HR Glucose >=155 mg/dl

3HR Glucose >=140 mg/dl

CPT Code:

82951, 82952

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