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Test Details

Glucose Fasting

General Info:

Description:

A fasting blood sugar test is a test employed to estimate glucose in blood when its level is at its lowest, which mostly happens in the morning prior to eating or drinking anything. This test is recommended by healthcare professionals for diabetics on daily basis. Furthermore, assess the effectiveness of different medicines or dietary modifications on individuals already diagnosed with diabetes.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 

Plasma

Container Type: 

Grey top tube (sodium fluoride tube)

Volume: 

0.5 ml

Volume Unit: 

ml

Storage Condition:

02 - 08 °C

Sample Add-on Stability: 

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