CPT Code(s)

82950

Methodology

Spectrophotometry (SP)

Limitations

Glucose levels may be depressed if sample is left on clot for an excessive length of time.

Reference Range(s)

<140 mg/dL

Clinical Significance

A value of 140 mg/dL or greater indicates the need for a full diagnostic, gestational glucose tolerance performed in the fasting state to determine if the patient has gestational diabetes.