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HelpTest Code LAB164 Glucose Tolerance Test, 3 hours
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center/ Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital
Ordering Recommendations
Diagnosing and managing diabetes mellitus and other carbohydrate metabolism disorders including gestational diabetes.
Collect
Serum or Plasma
Collection Instructions
Draw fasting glucose level and 1 hour, 2 hour & 3 hour post 100 gram glucose load.
Collection Device
Lithium Heparin Green Top Tube or Gold Top Tube
Stability (from collection to initiation)
|
Room Temp |
8 Hours |
| Refrigerated | 48 Hours |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temp or Refrigerated
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Minimum Requirements
1 mL
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
| STAT | 1 Hour |
| Routine |
8 Hours |
Methodology
Oxygen Consumption Rate
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
06/24/2025