Test Code GL1H Glucose 1Hour Challenge
Performing Laboratory
Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory
Special Instructions
No fasting required
Specimen Required
Container/Tube | |
Acceptable | PST (Li Hep) Gel- Mint Green Top |
Acceptable | SST |
Specimen Volume | 3.0 mL |
Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
Specimen Type
Plasma/Serum
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability
Specimen | Temperature | Time Frame |
Plasma | Refrigerated 2-8°C | 7 days |
Serum-gel tube | Refrigerated 2-8°C | 7 days |
Plasma/Serum | Ambient 15-25°C | 8 hours |
Updated June 2020
Day(s) Test Set up
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
74-139 mg/dL
Methodology
UV test. Enzymatic reference method with hexokinase.
CPT Code
82950
Loinc Code
12646-6