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LAB3834 Gestational Diabetes Screen
Order Questions
| LAB3834 Gestational Diabetes Screen |
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Collection Information
Fasting is NOT required
1.Obtain the 50 gram glucose drink from the laboratory.
2.Instruct the patient to drink the entire volume and begin timing once the patient has finished.
3.One hour after completing the beverage draw a gray top tube.
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | Gry6-R | 0.1 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: N/ATransport Temperature: Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 3 Days
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 3 Days
Refrigerate: 7 Days
Frozen: 1 Year
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| GLUCOSE GESTATIONAL SCREEN, 1 HOUR | 50583-4 |
| ORAL GLUCOSE DOSE GESTATIONAL | 50608-9 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
LAB3834 Gestational Diabetes Screen: 82950
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Laboratory (APD)
Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center Laboratory (MAH)
New London Hospital Laboratory (NLH)