Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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Gestational Glucose Screen

Ordering information:

A full Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) is now the only test performed for the diagnosis of gestational Diabetes. The glucose challenge test has been superseded and is no longer available. Please refer to the entry for GTT in this handbook for full instructions.

Alternate names:

DET, Diabetes Exclusion Test, GCT

Laboratory:

Biochemistry

Test Code:

GCT

Specimen types:

not required

Container types:

Not required

Collection Instructions:

Please note : An appointment is required for this test.
Please contact laboratory on 9895-3473 for queries relating to GTT testing.

Notes:

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW