Test Catalog


Test Code: L02134

GLUCOSE TOLERANCE TEST (GTTB)

Department:

CL. CHEMISTRY

Source:

BLOOD

Specimen Volume:

(2-5 ML)

Prefered Top:

GREY (NA FLOURIDE)

Alternative Top:

N/A

Special Instruction For Specimen Collection & Handling:

PATIENT PREPARATION REQUIRED, PLEASE REFER TO PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET.

Specimen Storage & Transportation Condition:

18-25OC FOR 8 HOURS 2-8OC AFTER 8 HOURS TO 7 DAYS - 20OC FOR LONG STORAGE

Instrument/Methdology:

ROCHE COBAS /SPECTROPHOTOMETRY

Turn Around Time (TAT):

24 HRS EXCEPT SUNDAY AND HOLIDAY (Day/s)

Intend Use:

A TWO-HOUR 75-GRAM ORAL GLUCOSE TOLERANCE TEST (OGTT) IS USED TO TEST FOR DIABETES IN MALES AND NON PREGNANT FEMALES

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