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Test Details

Glucose Fasting 75g GTT Non Preg

General Info:

Description:

The non-pregnant 75g Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) assesses glucose metabolism. After an overnight fast, the individual must drink 75g glucose solution and blood glucose is measured at intervals, typically 1, 2, and sometimes 3 hours post-ingestion. It aids in diagnosing diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance.

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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