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|'''Tube/Container Type''' | |'''Tube/Container Type''' | ||
| | |4 mL green or gold if less than 2 hours before spun | ||
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Fluoride/oxalate (grey) if more than 2 hours before spun. | |||
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|''''' | |'''''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. | |||
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|'''Sample Type''' | |'''Sample Type''' | ||
| | |Plasma or Serum (Clotted or LH) | ||
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|'''Registration Code''' | |'''Registration Code''' | ||
Latest revision as of 21:52, 15 April 2026
| 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.
*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 |