Glucose Post Prandial

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB2348
  • Soft Test Code:
  • GLPP

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL Plasma in a PST Mint Green Top Tube - Li Heparin


Transport And Storage

3 days Refrigerated

4 hours Unspun


Collection Instructions

Collect the blood specimen 1 to 5 hours after the patient eats

Collection hour must be included on the specimen label along with patient’s full legal name, a unique identifier (the unique identifier may be the DOB or the requisition number), date and time of collection, and the phlebotomist’s initials. 

Specimen must be spun within 4 hours of collection


Minimum Volume

0.2 mL


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Refer to report for reference ranges


Methodology:
  • Enzymatic

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Kosciusko Hospital
  • Parkview LaGrange Hospital
  • Parkview Noble Hospital
  • Parkview Randallia Hospital
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
  • Parkview Southwest
  • Parkview Wabash Hospital
  • Parkview Whitley Hospital
Days Performed
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Departments
  • Chemistry

Coding & Compliance

CDM

01420090


CPT Coding

82947


Medical Necessity May Apply