View source for Tests:Glucose Tolerance Test

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Glucose Tolerance Test}} 

[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]
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|'''Synonym(s)'''
|GTT
|-
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|4 mL green or gold if less than 2 hours before spun
or
Fluoride/oxalate (grey) if more than 2 hours before spun.
|-
|'''''Special Conditions'''
|*Obtain confirmation with patient that he/she fasted at least 8hours but no longer than 16hrs before the test. ONLY water is permitted. 
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Clearly label the sample as with sampling time. 
|-
|'''Sample Type'''
|Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH)
|-
|'''Registration Code'''
|OGTT
|-
|'''Add-on conditions'''
|N/A
|-
|'''Test Availability'''
|Mon - Fri 0800 - 1400
|-
|'''Turnaround Time'''
|Hastings 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
|-
|'''Where analysed'''
|Hastings
|-
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|-
|'''Deletion Code'''
|3160
|-
|'''Useful Information'''
|Click Here
|-
|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
|Not Applicable
|}