GLUC TOL TEST W/O 0.5HR SPEC

Name: GLUC TOL TEST W/O 0.5HR SPEC
Mnemonic: GT3
Handling: PROCEDURE: GLUCOSE TOLERENCE: Screen fasting urine glucose with dipstix and draw fasting sample. If dipstix is positive, run fasting glucose and call DR for instructions. If dipstix is negative: Give a bottle (100MGS) of the glucose test beverage and collect blood and urine at times intervals over the next 3-5 hours post glucose load. I.E. One half, 1,2, and 3 hours. NOTE: The one half hour collection may be omitted by some doctors.
Reported: Once a day Mon-Fri
CPT: 82951
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