BC0146
Specimen Container |
Sodium fluoride tube (Adult)
|
Specimen Requirement |
Whole Blood 2 mL The OGTT should be preceded by at least 3 days of adequate carbohydrate diet. It should be performed in the morning after the patient fasted at least 10 hours(but no longer than 16 hours). Adult: 75g load. Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the anticoagulant is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable. |
Specimen Storage/Transport |
OGTT timed specimens
may be sent together or separately to the laboratory. |
Orderable as Urgent? | No |
Turn Around Time |
Average 2 hrs (1 - 3 hrs)
|
Reference Value(s) |
GDM |
Testing Laboratory Location | KKH |
Laboratory | Clinical Chemistry |
Contact Number | 6394 1383 |
Day and Time Performed |
Mon to Fri: 0800 hr - 1730 hr
Sat: 0800 hr - 1230hr |
Orderable on CPOE? | Yes |
Downtime Form | |
Additional Information |
Critical Result: |
Change History Notes
19 Oct 2021 04:00 PM
Updated Specimen Container, Specimen Requirement, Specimen Storage and Additional information.
Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025
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