LACTOSE TOLERANCE
Name: LACTOSE TOLERANCE
Mnemonic: LTT
Container: Plasma Separator
Handling: Volume: 1.0 ml plasma (serum): See Note
Centrifuge as soon as possible to avoid glycolysis.
Test is available as 3 hour or 4 hour. Lactose solution is administered following determination of fasting glucose.
Methodology: Methodology: Enzymatic
Reported: Performed daily as received
CPT: 82951
Department: Main Lab
Note: Serum and NaFl (gray) plasma also acceptable but all specimens must be collected using the same tube type.