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HelpTest Code LAB169 Glucose Tolerance Test, 2 Hour
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 Device
Lithium Heparin Green Top Tube or Gold Top Tube
Collection Instructions
Draw fasting glucose level and 2 hour post glucose load.
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