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Test Details

Glucose Tolerance Test 75g 2Hr

General Info:

Description:

The Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) with 75g glucose measures blood sugar levels after fasting and again 2 hours post-glucose consumption. It helps diagnose gestational diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance. Results above normal ranges suggest impaired glucose metabolism issues, guiding further evaluation and treatment decisions.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 

Plasma

Container Type: 

Grey top tube (sodium fluoride tube)

Volume: 

0.5 ml

Volume Unit: 

02 - 08 °C

Storage Condition:

1 Day

Sample Add-on Stability: 

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