The Glucose, Gestational Screen (50g), 140 Cutoff test contains 1 test with 1 biomarker.
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.
The following is a list of what is included in the item above. Click the test(s) below to view what biomarkers are measured along with an explanation of what the biomarker is measuring.
1 Biomarkers - Specimen Type: Plasma-Unspecified Vial Pour
Also known as: Glucose Gestational Screen 50g 140 Cutoff
Biomarkers 1
Glucose, Gestational
A blood glucose test measures the amount of a sugar called glucose in a sample of your blood. Glucose is a major source of energy for most cells of the body, including those in the brain. The hormones insulin and glucagon help control blood glucose levels.
*Process times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. The lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.