Glucose Challenge Test, 50 g

1-hour GCT, 50g GCT, GCT
Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine
Biochemistry
Blood
GCT

Time last drink (50 g Glucose) given:

700 University Ave - Monday to Thursday 16:15, Friday 15:15

600 University Ave - Monday to Friday 15:45
Screening and diagnosing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
Plasma
0.5 mL
Room Temperature: 3 days
Roche cobas c 702, enzymatic
Weekdays
3 hours
4.0 - 7.7 mmol/L

Glucose Challenge Test > 11.1 mmol/L confirms diagnosis of GDM, while results between 7.8 - 11.0 mmol/L should be followed up with a Glucose Tolerance Test, 75 g to confirm the diagnosis.

In case of discrepancies, always interpret results using reference ranges as stated on laboratory reports and/or electronic patient chart.
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