Avoid smoking during the fast and the test. Do not drink alcohol for 24 hours before test. Inform the person performing the test if you have recently taken any medications listed under Taking these drugs may affect test results. You may be asked not to take this medication before the test. Roll up sleeve only.
Discomfort disappears when the test is finished.
Equipment used Needles, syringes and heparinized collecting tubes. Sterile, disposable equipment prevents contamination or spread of infection. There is no risk of becoming infected with hepatitis virus, AIDS virus or any other infecting germ. Tolbutamide administered intravenously. Description of test You or a close relative will be required to sign a consent form after the procedure has been explained to you.