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Diagnostic Lab Services
A physician's order must accompany all requested testing. Testing is performed during regular business hours, with the exception of the following tests, which require an appointment.
Glucose Tolerance Testing:
ALL GLUCOSE TOLERANCE TESTING REQUIRES AN 8-HOUR FASTING PERIOD. No food or drink, except water after midnight.
Standard GTT (required approximately 2 1/2 hours in lab)
Gestational Screening (requires approximately 1/2 hours in lab) - NO FASTING REQUIRED
Gestational GTT (requires approximately 3 1/2 hours in lab)
5 - Hour GTT (requires approximately 5 1/2 hours in lab)
Therapeutic Phlebotomy
You may schedule your appointment to best fit your needs by calling (570) 748-8034.
Special Testing Notes
Cholesterol and fasting glucose (blood sugar testing) require an 8-hour fasting period - No food or drink, except water, after midnight.
Lipid profile testing (Cholesterol, Triglyceride LDL and HDL Cholesterol) require a 14 hour fasting period - No food or drink, except water, after 5 p.m. or 14 hour duration.
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