Department name

BIOCHEMISTRY

Modality

BC

Location

5th Floor Annexe Bldg

Test Name

Glucose Tolerance Test

Test Code

F810

Test Status

Active

Nature of Specimen

Plasma (K-Oxalate, Fluoride)

Quantity Required

2 ml blood

Type of Container

Blood Collection Tube Grey Top

Method Used

Hexokinase

Collection Instruction

Prior appointment

Patient Instruction

Instructions given with appointment

Transport Instruction for TMH patients

Immediate

Transport Instruction for Refereal patients

Within 2hrs of collection. ( Temp to be maintained between 2-8°C)

Dept. Acceptance Time

Mon - Fri 7.00 - 11.00 a.m. with prior appointment. 

Turn Around Time

Routine samples : 5 hours                              

Stat samples         : 2 hours 

Time for Additional Examination

Sample Storage After Reporting

24 hours after reporting at 2-8ºC.

Resource Person for Report Status

HOD / Lab Manager

Telephone

24177000

Extension

7251/7252/4339/ 4351 /4352 /4353

Test Schedule

Mon - Fri : 07.00 a.m. - 03.00 p.m. (with prior appointment)

Use

Diagnosis of diabetes or hypoglycemia