Polycose Test
Tests:Polycose Test
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Synonym(s) | Gestational glucose load, glucose challenge, OGCT |
Specimen | 4 mL Lithium Heparin (green) or SST (gold) if less than 2 hours before spun. Fluoride/oxalate (grey) if more than 2 hours before spun. Please separate samples off the barrier if being sent from Waipukurau or Wairoa laboratories. |
Paediatric Specimen | 0.5 mL Brown, yellow, or green top |
Add-on conditions | N/A |
Test Availability | Mon - Sun, 24 hours |
Turnaround Time | Hastings 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours |
Where analysed | Hastings |
Department | Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448 |
Registration Code | OGCT |
Deletion Code | Not Applicable |
Useful Information | Click Here |
Measurement Uncertainty | Not Applicable |
Please CLICK HERE for the patient information sheet.