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Test Details

Glucose 50g Load

General Info:

Description:

A glucose 50g load test screen for gestational diabetes during pregnancy. The mother consumes 50 grams of glucose solution, and blood glucose is measured after one hour. Elevated levels may prompt further testing to diagnose gestational diabetes. The test serves as a standard for pregnant and prenatal care.

 

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 

Plasma

Container Type: 

Grey top tube (sodium fluoride tube)

Volume: 

0.5

Volume Unit: 

ml

Storage Condition:

02 - 08 °C

Sample Add-on Stability: 

1 Day

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