Test Catalog

INSULIN TOLERANCE TEST

Department:

CL. CHEMISTRY

Source:

BLOOD

Specimen Volume:

YELLOW TOP (3-5 ML) GREY TOP (2-5 ML)

Prefered Top:

BOTH YELLOW TOP & GREY TOP REQUIRED

Alternative Top:

N/A

Special Instruction For Specimen Collection & Handling:

PATIENT PREPARATION REQUIRED, PLEASE REFER TO PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET.

Specimen Storage & Transportation Condition:

N/A

Instrument/Methdology:

IMMULITE /CHEMILUMINENSCE/COBAS

Turn Around Time (TAT):

TEST PERFORMING DAY EVERY TUESDAY AND REPORTING DAY EVERY THURSDAY EXCEPT HOLIDAY (Day/s)

Intend Use:

AN INSULIN TOLERANCE TEST (ITT) IS A MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE DURING WHICH INSULIN IS INJECTED INTO A PATIENT'S VEIN, AFTER WHICH BLOOD GLUCOSE IS MEASURED AT REGULAR INTERVALS. THIS PROCEDURE IS PERFORMED TO ASSESS PITUITARY FUNCTION, ADRENAL FUNCTIO