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Test Code GLU2T Glucose Tolerance, 2 Hour, Non-Gestational, Plasma

Useful For

Aiding in the effective diagnosis of patients with symptoms suggesting problems with carbohydrate metabolism

 

Evaluating pancreatic function

 

Screening for impaired glucose tolerance via 2-hour tolerance testing

 

This test is not recommended for the diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Profile Information

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
GTNF Glucose Tol, Fast, Non-Gest, P Yes Yes
GTN2 Glucose Tol, 2hr, Non-Gest, P Yes Yes

Method Name

Enzymatic Photometric Assay

Reporting Name

Glucose Tol, 2hr, Non-Gest, P

Specimen Type

Plasma Li Heparin

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Plasma Li Heparin Ambient 8 hours

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia OK

Reference Values

GLUCOSE TOLERANCE, FASTING, NON-GESTATIONAL

<100 mg/dL

 

GLUCOSE TOLERANCE, 2 HOUR, NON-GESTATIONAL

<140 mg/dL

Performing Laboratory

MCHS- Mankato

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

82950

82947

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
GLU2T Glucose Tol, 2hr, Non-Gest, P 72171-2

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
GTN2 Glucose Tol, 2hr, Non-Gest, P 12610-2
GTNF Glucose Tol, Fast, Non-Gest, P 1558-6

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 2 days