Pseudonyms
Oral glucose tolerance test; OGTT
Collection Requirements
3 x Fluoride tubes collected at the following time points: 1) Fasting, 2) 1 hr post dose, and 3) 2 hr post dose. Ensure collection times are clearly recorded and send all tubes to lab together. Refer to notes for more information re clinical protocol.
Tube Colour
Grey
Test image(s)
Requires own tube?
No
Department
BiochemistryReference Interval
Please refer to Harmonised Dynamic Test Handbook
Availability
Daily
Fee
Medicare rebatable Item 66542
Notes
For clinical collection protocol, refer to "Harmonisation of Endocrine Dynamic Testing - Adult (HEDTA) Manual Dynamic Tests" available at http://intranet.mh.org.au/pathology-handbook/w2/i1013309/
Test code: GTT
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