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|Gestational glucose load, glucose challenge
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Revision as of 22:57, 22 May 2023

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.
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.