Glucose Post Prandial

Overview

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

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

1.0 mL Plasma in a PST Mint Green Top Tube - Li Heparin
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL Plasma*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

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. 


Processing Instructions:

Specimen must be spun within 4 hours of collection


Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 8 Hours
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 3 Days

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Refer to report for reference ranges


Methodology:
  • Enzymatic

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Bryan Hospital
  • Parkview DeKalb Hospital
  • Parkview Huntington Hospital
  • Parkview Kosciusko Hospital
  • Parkview LaGrange Hospital
  • Parkview Montpelier Hospital
  • Parkview Noble Hospital
  • Parkview Randallia Hospital
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
  • Parkview Southwest
  • Parkview Wabash Hospital
  • Parkview Whitley Hospital
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
Turn Around Time

Same Day/1 to 2 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01420090


CPT Coding

82947


Medical Necessity May Apply