- Test Name
- Glucose Tolerance Test (Non-gestational)
- Aliases
- GTT; OGTT
- Provincial Mnemonic
- GTT2H
- LOINC Test Code
- Description and Primary Use
- Diagnosis of diabetes using 75g Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- ≤ 3d
- Test Cost
- Not determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
8 hour fast
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Serum/Plasma must be separated from direct contact with cells within 30 minutes of collection.
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Specimen collection at all category sites; Analysis at category 2, 3, 4 laboratory sites only.
- Last Updated
- 11-Sep-17