Order Code Gest Gluc Glucose Screen Gestational
Additional Codes
Epic Order ID LAB6207
Sub activity Type
Chemistry
Collection tube (preferred)
Grey
Specimen Type
Plasma/Serum
Minimum Volume
2ml
Stability
72 hours at 2-8°C
Transport temperature
Ambient
Transport Container
Original tube
Performance
Performed Daily
Report Available
Same day
Acceptable collection tube
SST
Notes
Patient does not need to be fasting prior to test. Have patient ingest a 50 g dextrose (150 mL of beverage from a 100g/300mL bottle). Draw specimen 1 hour later. This test should be performed between weeks 24 and 28 gestation.