| CHEMISTRY | ||
| Other Test Name | : | Oral Glucose Tolerance Test |
| Special Instructions | : | – 6-8 hours fasting – Collect 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 |
| Stability Requirements | : | Causes for Rejection – Quantity not sufficient – Improper collection tube used – Improperly labeled specimen Room Temperature – 8 hours (not hemolyzed) Refrigerated – 72 hours |
| Test Details | : | Use: Screening test for Diabetes Mellitus. Methodology: Hexokinase |
