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