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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