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Test Name
Collection Requirements
Glucose–Urine Random
YELLOW TOP CONTAINER–RANDOM URINE
Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase
(G6PD)
4mL EDTA TUBE
Glucose Challenge Test (1hr50gm load
Pregnant)
Refer patient to collection centre
Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) –2hr 75g
(Non Pregnant)
Refer patient to collection centre
Patient instruction sheet available.
Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) –2hr 75g
(Pregnant)
Refer patient to collection centre
Glucose Tolerance Test with Insulins
(INSGTT)
Refer patient to collection centre
Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Antibody
(GAD)
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Gonorrhoeae PCR–Swab
DRY SWAB OR BACTERIAL SWAB
(BLUE) –CERVICAL OR URETHRAL
The preferred collection is 1x DRY swab for each
PCR test except when Chlamydia requested with
Gonorrhoeae. Label swab with site of collection &
test.
Gonorrhoeae PCR–Thin Prep
THINPREP VIAL
Gonorrhoeae PCR–Urine First Void
YELLOW TOP CONTAINER–FIRST VOID URINE
Collect the first 20-30mL of the urine stream.
Patient instruction sheet available.
Groin Swab M/C/S
BACTERIAL SWAB (BLUE)
Label swab with site of collection.
Group & Hold
Refer patient to collection centre
Group B Streptococcus PCR
DRY SWAB OR BACTERIAL SWAB (BLUE)
The preferred collection is 1x DRY swab for each
PCR test requested (except Chlamydia/Gono).
Label swab with site of collection & test.
Growth Hormone (GH)
PLAIN TUBE OR GEL TUBE
Growth Hormone Stimulation Test with
Response to Exercise
Refer patient to collection centre