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This test expands into individual future orders in cascading manner in which the subsequent test does not release until the current test is collected. TEST INCLUDES: 2 hour post prandial glucose and option to choose fasting if ordered by provider
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
GRN-PST
Collection Volume
5 Ml
Minimum Collection Volume
0.6 mL in a Green microtainer
Rejection Criteria
Inadequate labeling, improper collection, blood left unspun
Specimen Storage and Stability
Spin within 1hr. and refrigerate.
Lab Department
Chemistry
Ordering Info
LAB2102A
Patient Preparation
If physician has also ordered fasting blood work:
Verify that the patient has been fasting for 10-12 hours prior to blood draw. Draw fasting sample. Instruct the patient to eat a good meal that should be completed within 15-20 minutes. Instruct the patient to return to have their blood drawn 2 hours from the time they started their meal.
If physician has not ordered fasting blood work:
Verify that the patient has eaten a good meal 2 hours prior to time of draw.
If patient has not eaten, instruct the patient to eat a good meal that should be completed within 15-20 minutes. Instruct the patient to return to have their blood drawn 2 hours from the time they started their meal.
If physician has ordered a 2 hour Post Prandial(PP) post glucola (glucose solution):
Follow the Physician�s Order for grams of glucose solution to be given.
Verify that the patient has been fasting for 10-12 hours prior to blood draw. Draw fasting sample. Patient is given the glucola to be ingested within 5-10 minutes. Draw specimen 2 hours after patient has completed ingesting the glucola.
Acceptable Collection Container
GRN-PST, SST, R-NoGel, G-NoGel, GY
Testing Volume
0.2 mL (200 ul)
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday, until 12:00 Noon; Saturday, until 9:00 am