Polycose Test
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| Synonym(s) | Gestational glucose load, glucose challenge |
| 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 - 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 |
| Registration Code | OGCT |
| Deletion Code | Not Applicable |
| Useful Information | Click Here |
| Measurement Uncertainty | Not Applicable |
Please CLICK HERE for the patient information sheet.