MEdIC - Laboratory Tests - Glucose Challenge Test

	Glucose Challenge Test

	Your doctor has asked us to make an appointment for you to have a Glucose Challenge Test. You may choose to have the test done at one of the following laboratories: Outpatient Laboratory, Hermann Professional Building, Suite 1521, 704-6200. Monday-Thursday (8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.). Outpatient Laboratory, Houston Medical Center, Suite 630, 704-1724. Monday-Thursday (8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.). Hermann Hospital Clinical Laboratory, Basement of Jones Pavilion, 797-2857 Monday-Thursday (8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.).

	Special Notes

	You do not need to avoid eating before the test. You may eat at regular times both the evening before and the morning of the test. You will be given a glass of Glucola (sugar solution) to drink. You should finish the drink within five minutes. The technician will draw a blood sample approximately one hour after you drink the Glucola.

	Remember

	Please be sure to bring the paperwork your doctor gave you (orders for the laboratory). If you currently are not registered at Hermann Hospital, the Outpatient Laboratories at Hermann Professional Building and Houston Medical Center will register you when you arrive for your blood test. If you are, be prepared to tell us: your name your date of birth your social security number your doctor's name the name of the test your doctor wants you to have. If you are having your test done at a laboratory in the Hermann Hospital complex, you may park in the Hermann Professional Building Garage. Last Modified: 7/27/97, Copyright © 1994, 1995 University of Texas - Houston Medical School, DPALM MEDIC All rights reserved.