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Test Code GLU PP Glucose, 2hr Post Prandial

Additional Codes

LAB13108

Performing Laboratory

Central Peninsula Hospital

Collection Method

Venipuncture

Container

Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin

Specimen Type

Preferred

  • Plasma- Light Green Top

 

Acceptable

  • Serum- Gold Top SST or Red Top
  • NaF/K-Oxalate (gray top tube)

Minimum Volume

0.5ml

Specimen Stability

Ambient 8 hours
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 3 days
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) N/A

 

3 days at 15-25°C only fluoride plasma (grey top)

Reference or Target Ranges

65-139 mg/dL

 

According to the American Diabetes Association, a glucose value between 140 and 199 mg/dL is consistent with impaired glucose tolerance. A glucose value equal to or greater than 200 mg/dL is consistent with a diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus if confirmed with another test. 

Reportable Units

mg/dl

Critical Value

<50 mg/dL or >500 mg/dL

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold 1000 mg/dL
Icterus Threshold 60 mg/dL
Lipemia Threshold 1000 mg/dL
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability Yes
Performing Bench CPH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Roche Cobas

CPT Codes

82950

Last review/edit date

2025