Test Information:
This test measures blood glucose level exactly 2 hours after a meal. It is extensively used to establish the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. It aids along with Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) to follow up patients with impaired glucose tolerance.
Specimen Container:
Gold Top SST Tube (with clot activator) or Red Top Tube (Plain)
Specimen Type:
Serum
Required Volume:
2mL
Patient Preparation:
N/A (Not Applicable)
Notes:
Patient will take 75-gram glucose load OR complete meal (breakfast or lunch) two hours prior to drawing of blood.
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8˚C
Stability: 7 days - Storage: 20 to 25˚C
Stability: 2 days - Storage: -20˚C
Stability: 1 day
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2˚C – 8˚C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
Within 4 Hours