Glucose Tolerance Test/OGTT

Code

GTT

Sample Reqs

3 x G, 3 x RU

Turnaround

1 day

Special instructions

Collection time (minutes post-glucose): 1 each at 0, 60 and 120 mins (75gm glucose load)

Sample type guide

G

Grey Vacutainer, Fluoride oxalate anticoagulant, 2ml/4ml

RU

Random Urine

Related specialties

• Glucose tolerance tests
• In-vivo tests

Additional information

• Request forms
• Specimens: collection, packaging, transport, rejection criteria
• Discontinued tests