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HelpTest ID BLOD0655 Glucose Gestational Diabetic Screen, 1 Hr
AKA
GGT 1HR
Specimen Type/Requirements
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
50 g glucose drink
Give glucose. Draw after 1 hour.
Patient does not have to be fasting.
Test is affected by hemolysis. Test is affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 0.5 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.25 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 48 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 3 months at - 20 C |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Friday
Methodology
Hexokinase/G-6-PDH
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
CPT
82950