Tests:Polycose Test: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 21:26, 29 August 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. 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.

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+|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.
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