Test Methodology:
Colorimetric
Running Day:
Daily
Turn Around Time:
Two hours from the last extraction
Specimen Requirement:
3cc serum (red top or SST)
Patient Preparation:
8 to 10 hours fasting for FBS blood extraction; a 75gms glucose solution will be given, succeeding blood draws after one hour, two hours, and three hours of consuming glucose load
Special Considerations:
Avoid hemolysis
Unit Conducting the Service:
Clinical Chemistry Services