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:
330-543-8417
TAT:
1 hour/draw
Additional Info:
Criteria for Diagnosis of Diabetes(2HR Challenge):
Fasting specimen (no caloric intake for at least 8 hours).
<100 mg/dl Normal
100-125 mg/dl Increased Risk for Diabetes
>125 mg/dl Diagnostic for Diabetes
2 Hour Specimen (post glucose administration).
<=139 mg/dl Normal
140-199 mg/dl Increased Risk for Diabetes
>=200 mg/dl Diagnostic for Diabetes
CPT Code:
82947, 82950
Glucose, 2HR Challenge
Test ID/Workstation :
GL2HR ACHM1
Specimen Type:
Blood
Tube Type:
Green top (lithium heparin) tube
Collection Volume:
1.5 mL
Cause for Rejection:
Specimen Rejection: specimen age exceeded
Storage:
Refrigerated
Availability:
Mon-Fri
Methodology:
Timed endpoint reaction using 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:
330-543-8417
TAT:
1 hour/draw
Additional Info:
Criteria for Diagnosis of Diabetes(2HR Challenge):
Fasting specimen (no caloric intake for at least 8 hours).
<100 mg/dl Normal
100-125 mg/dl Increased Risk for Diabetes
>125 mg/dl Diagnostic for Diabetes
2 Hour Specimen (post glucose administration).
<=139 mg/dl Normal
140-199 mg/dl Increased Risk for Diabetes
>=200 mg/dl Diagnostic for Diabetes
