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