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Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
GRN-PSTCollection Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
0.6 mL in a Green microtainer
Collection Instructions
See specific Glucose Tolerance Tests (75GT2 and 100GT2) for Collection Information.
Rejection Criteria
Inadequate labeling, improper collection, blood left unspun
Specimen Storage and Stability
Spin within 1hr. and refrigerate. Gray tubes are stable 24 hours before spinning.
Turn Around Time
24 hours
Lab Department
Chemistry
Alias
GTT, 1 Hour; 1 Hr. Glucose Tolerance, Blood;
Ordering Info
This test is ordered as part of a Glucose Tolerance Test.
EPIC Code
LAB879
Acceptable Collection Container
GRN-PST, SST, R-NoGel, G-NoGel, GY
Testing Volume
0.2 mL (200 ul)
Patient Preparation
See specific Glucose Tolerance Tests (75GT2 and 100GT2) for Patient Preparation.
Patient must be NPO except water from midnight until the time the test is completed. The patient should not exercise or smoke immediately before or during the test. If the patient becomes ill or vomits the test must be terminated immediately and the physician must be notified.
Additional Information
See specific Glucose Tolerance Tests (75GT2 and 100GT2) for Additional Information.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday, until 12:00 Noon; Saturday, until 9:00 am