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Additional Codes
| COPIA Test Code | EPIC Test Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Glucose, screen 1 hr | LAB0249342 | GLUCOSE- 1 HR POST LD |
Reporting Title
Glucose,screen 1 hr
Methodology
Hexokinase
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serum
Container/Tube:
Preferred Plasma: Heparin, plain or gel separator
Acceptable Plasma: EDTA, NaF
Serum: Clot, plain, activator or gel separator
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL
Collection Instructions: A 1 hour post dose (50 grams) glucose is drawn. Separate plasma/serum from cells or gel as soon after collection as possible.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred) up to 7 days/Ambient up to 2 days/Frozen up to 3 months
Reference Values
≤140 mg/dL
Critical Value:
<40 or >700 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
82947