Fluoride oxalate Fasting (0hr), 1hr and 2hr samples are collected. Clearly label the samples with 'F' for fasting, 1hr and 2hr.

This is a fasting test. Patient is instructed to fast for 8 hours prior to test. Patient must not eat, drink or smoke during the test duration (water is permitted)
RWH Outpatients GTT appointments are scheduled exclusively by the Pathology Collection Department. Appointments can be made in person at Level 1, RWH Outpatients, by calling 8345 3150 (leave message), or you will be contacted directly with your appointment details

COLLECTION NOTES:

1. Collect fasting sample LABEL: FASTING Check BSL via Glucometer.  Do Not proceed if BSL 9mmol or higher.  Contact Biochemistry 9345 6278 for instructions 
2. Give 75g glucose drink to be consumed in 5 mins. 
3. Collect 1 hr sample at 1hrs post drink If patient vomits or is 15 minutes late, the test is cancelled. LABEL: 1 HOUR
4. Collect 2 hr sample at 2hrs post drink. LABEL: 2 HOUR

LAB NOTES:

Allocate the same laboratory number to both samples without covering the relative collection intervals written on the tubes. If no fluoride oxalate is received, but there is a serum-gel tube coinciding with the GTT collection times, providing this sample is within appropriate stability time (i.e. must be spun within 3 hrs of collection): Mark the sample as urgent, label with '+GLU', spin and hand deliver to the Core Biochemistry scientist. If the 2hr sample is not received because the test has been cancelled, register request as GTT. An appropriate comment is added to the GTT report.

As requested