| EX0803 GLUCOSE TOLERANCE TEST (GTT), PREGNANCY, 75g GLUCOSE |
| Specimen: |
2 mL (1 mL min.) plasma from 1 Grey Top (Sodium Fluoride) tube for each timed specimen. Draw baseline fasting specimen. Dissolve 82.5g glucose monohydrate (equivalent to 75g anhydrous glucose) in 300 mL water. Administer orally over a period of 5 minutes. Draw additional specimens at 1.0 & 2.0 hours. Note time has been drawn on each container label and test request form. Overnight fasting is mandatory. Ship refrigerated or frozen. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 6 hrs |
72 hrs |
1 week |
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| Method: |
Hexokinase |
| Comment: |
This is the recommended test for pregnant patients. If results are normal in a clinically suspected case of Gestational Diabetes mellitus, a repeat test in the third trimester is recommended. |
| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
This test is recommended in pregnant women at 24-28 weeks of gestation not previously diagnosed with overt Diabetes. A diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes mellitus is made if any one of the following value is exceeded: fasting is > 92 mg/dL, 1 hour is >180 mg/dL and 2 hour is >153 mg/dL. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Endocrinologist, Gynecologist, Diabetologist |
| Disease: |
Diabetes |
| Components: |
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| Courier Charges: |
Maybe applicable. |
| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
Biochemistry |
| Pre Test Information: |
Overnight fasting is mandatory. |
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