Sign in →

Test Code GLUCOSE 2 Hr PP Glucose, 2-Hour Postprandial, Plasma

Performing Laboratory

NRL-Chemistry

Methodology

Oxygen Rate

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Time of draw is required.

2. Draw blood 2 hours after patient has consumed a 100 g carbohydrate meal.

    NOTE: Diet Instructions for Two-Hour Postprandial Blood Sugar

3. Avoid hemolysis.

Reference Values

70-140 mg/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:

STAT-45 minutes

Routine-shift

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82947