Glucose, Gestational Screen (50g), 140 Cutoff
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Plasma
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
This screening is typically recommended for pregnant individuals to check for high blood sugar levels, which could indicate gestational diabetes.
- Glucose, 1-hour (post 50 g glucose PO)
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Details
Glucose, Gestational Screen (50g), 140 Cutoff - This test is designed to screen for gestational diabetes by measuring blood sugar levels. A result of 140 mg/dL or higher suggests the need for a more detailed glucose tolerance test, done while fasting, to confirm if gestational diabetes is present.
What patients is this test right for?
This screening is typically recommended for pregnant individuals to check for high blood sugar levels, which could indicate gestational diabetes.
What type of sample is required for this test?
1 mL plasma, which needs to be collected in a fluoride/oxalate (gray-top) tube.
Test Resources
Information not provided.
2–5 business days
<140 mg/dL
Your specimen will be collected 1 hour following a 50 gram dose of glucose. Your doctor should provide any special instructions related to fasting for your test. Always follow your doctor's instructions.
The test should be performed between weeks 24 and 28 of gestation.
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 1 mL plasma collected in a fluoride/oxalate (gray-top) tube
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: Fluoride/oxalate (gray-top) tube
- Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 28 days
- Reject Criteria:
- Unspun serum or plasma separator tube (SST or PST) • Red-top or green-top tube (serum or heparinized plasma not separated from cells) • Anticoagulants other than lithium heparin, sodium heparin or fluoride/oxalate
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
