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HelpTest Code GL2PP Glucose, 2-Hour Postprandial
Performing Laboratory
Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory
Special Instructions
Patient Preparation:
1.Patient should eat an adequate meal two hours prior to draw as specified by physician. Meal should completed in 15-20 minutes.
2.Blood is collected two hours after the beginning of the meal.
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 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
74-106 mg/dL
Methodology
UV test. Enzymatic reference method with hexokinase.
CPT Code
82947
Loinc Code
6689-4