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Test Code GLUGDS Glucose, Gestational Diabetes Screen, Plasma

Important Note

  • Patient must drink 50gm Glucola and then the blood sample is collected 1 hour after finishing the drink. 
  • If order also requests a "fasting" or "Baseline" glucose, This is a seperate order and must be collected prior to the patient drinking the 50gm Glucola.
  • If you have any questions, please St. Clair Hospital Laboratory at 412-942-3885.

Methodology

Hexokinase, Ultraviolet (UV)

Performing Laboratory

St. Clair Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen: Lithium Heparin Plasma seperator tube.

Minimum volume: 1mL

Reference Values

50-139 mg/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday