This is a screening test usually administered between 24-28 weeks of pregnancy.
Test Includes
Blood glucose level collected one hour after ingestion of 50 g glucose
Turnaround Time
Performed Mon-Fri, 0700-1700; turnaround time is 2 hours routine, 40 minutes stat.
Patient Preparation
Patient does not need to be fasting and needs no preparation. The gestational diabetic screen is performed without regard to last meal or time of day.
Specimen Type
Blood
Collection Containers
Green (lithium heparin, gel)
Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, no gel), Green (lithium heparin, gel) on ICE, Red (no gel), Red or Gold (Gel)
Clinic Laboratories performing Hemocue testing: collect specimens in purple top (EDTA) or gray top (sodium fluoride). Testing must be performed within 30 minutes of collection.
For Womens Health Clinic:
WHC will drop off request form to be filed in the future order file.
Patient will check into the lab to drink the 50 g glucola (no blood is drawn pre-glucola for the 50 g screen).
OP Lab will set the timer for 1 hour.
OP Lab will send a lab staff to WHC to draw the 1 hour post sample and other labs if needed.
Collection Volume
2.5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
0.6 mL
Specimen Preparation
For testing performed at hospital/CSC locations: centrifuge and aliquot 1.25 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator.
For testing performed at clinic locations on a Hemocue: do not process. Test within 30 minutes of collection
Shipping Instructions
Ship at refrigerated temperature.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Once separated from cells: 8 hours at room temperature; 72 hours refrigerated.
If patient becomes ill or vomits, test must be discontinued.
CPT Disclaimer
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Codes published in the M Health Fairview Test Directory are based on American Medical Association (AMA) guidelines and are provided for informational purposes only. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. CPT coding is the responsibility of the billing party. M Health Fairview Laboratories does not assume responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes listed in this Test Directory. Charges may vary due to reflexing, susceptibilities, specimen source, patient age, methodology requirements, etc..
This is a screening test usually administered between 24-28 weeks of pregnancy.
Test Includes
Blood glucose level collected one hour after ingestion of 50 g glucose
Turnaround Time
Performed Mon-Fri, 0700-1700; turnaround time is 2 hours routine, 40 minutes stat.
Collection & Processing
Patient Preparation
Patient does not need to be fasting and needs no preparation. The gestational diabetic screen is performed without regard to last meal or time of day.
Specimen Type
Blood
Collection Containers
Green (lithium heparin, gel)
Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, no gel), Green (lithium heparin, gel) on ICE, Red (no gel), Red or Gold (Gel)
Clinic Laboratories performing Hemocue testing: collect specimens in purple top (EDTA) or gray top (sodium fluoride). Testing must be performed within 30 minutes of collection.
For Womens Health Clinic:
WHC will drop off request form to be filed in the future order file.
Patient will check into the lab to drink the 50 g glucola (no blood is drawn pre-glucola for the 50 g screen).
OP Lab will set the timer for 1 hour.
OP Lab will send a lab staff to WHC to draw the 1 hour post sample and other labs if needed.
Collection Volume
2.5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
0.6 mL
Specimen Preparation
For testing performed at hospital/CSC locations: centrifuge and aliquot 1.25 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator.
For testing performed at clinic locations on a Hemocue: do not process. Test within 30 minutes of collection
Shipping Instructions
Ship at refrigerated temperature.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Once separated from cells: 8 hours at room temperature; 72 hours refrigerated.
If patient becomes ill or vomits, test must be discontinued.
Administrative
CPT Disclaimer
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Codes published in the M Health Fairview Test Directory are based on American Medical Association (AMA) guidelines and are provided for informational purposes only. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. CPT coding is the responsibility of the billing party. M Health Fairview Laboratories does not assume responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes listed in this Test Directory. Charges may vary due to reflexing, susceptibilities, specimen source, patient age, methodology requirements, etc..