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HelpTest Code LAB2343 Glucose Tolerance Test, 2 Hour Post-Prandial
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center/ Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital
Ordering Recommendations
Diagnosing and managing diabetes mellitus and other carbohydrate metabolism disorders including diabetes.
Collect
Serum or Plasma
Collection Device
Lithium Heparin Green Top Tube or Gold Top Tube
Collection Instructions
Draw sample 2 hour post complete meal consumption.
No fasting is required.
Specimen Handling
Sample must be separated within 2 hours of collection.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
|
Room Temp |
8 Hours |
| Refrigerated | 48 Hours |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temp, Refrigerated or Frozen
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Minimum Requirements
1 mL
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
| STAT | 1 Hour |
| Routine | 8 Hours |
Methodology
Oxygen Consumption Rate
Start Date
3/25/26
Last Review Date
3/25/26 AP