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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: GTT
Performed: 24 hrs.
Turn Around Time: Med Emerg: 45 minutes; Routine: 2 hrs.
CPT Codes: 82952
Performed By: Chemistry
Notes: Interpretation of Plasma Glucose Results 3 Hour Glucose Tolerance with a 100 g glucose load. For diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Two or more of the following glucose concentrations must be met or exceeded: Fasting=105 mg/dL; 1hr =190 mg/dL; 2hr =165 mg/dL; 3hr =145 mg/dL.
Clinical Utility: Used for the diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Two or more of the listed glucose concentrations (fasting value and values at times after 100 g oral glucose) must be elevated. Reference: NDDG Guidelines.
Components
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Specimen Requirements
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Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Blood |
Gray, 6mL |
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