Gestational 3HR Challenge

Laboratory : Chemistry

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TESTS REQUESTED
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SPECIMEN INFO

Collection Date & Time:

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Test ID/Workstation :

MG3HR MACH1

Specimen Type:

Blood

Tube Type:

Green top ( lithium heparin) tube

Collection Volume:

0.5 mL

Storage:

Refrigerated

Availability:

Mon-Fri, call for appointment

Methodology:

Enzymatic reference method with hexokinase.

Special Instructions:

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 Beeghly).

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:

82947, 82951

Specimen Collection Procedures:

Glucose Tolerance Testing

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