| CLINICAL CHEMISTRY | ||
| Other Test Name | : | – Oral Glucose Challenge Test – Glucose Challenge Test – Glucose Load Test |
| Special Instructions : | : | – Non-fasting. Obtain blood sample 1 hour after consuming the entire glucose solution. – Patient is required to consume the entire amount of the specially-formulated glucose solution within a 5-minute period.” |
| Specimen Requirements | : | Specimen: Serum Volume: 3mL Minimum Volume: 1mL Container: Red or Gold tube |
| Causes for Rejection | : | – Quantity not sufficient – Improper collection tube used – Improperly labeled specimen |
| Stability Requirements | : | Room Temperature: 8 hours Refrigerated: 3 days |
| Use | : | – Screening test for Diabetes Mellitus. |
| Methodology : | : | – Hexokinase |
