Glucose Tolerance Test
Test Code: MPC00011
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Sugar Analysis
The glucose tolerance test is a procedure that measures blood sugar levels at different times to evaluate how the body responds to glucose.
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Sample Type:
Blood,
Preparation:
Need Fasting 8 Hours
TAT:
Results Within 4 Hours
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Test Details
The glucose tolerance test assesses how efficiently the body processes sugar. The person first fasts, then blood sugar is measured, followed by drinking a glucose solution. Blood sugar is then checked after one hour and after two hours. The test includes: Fasting blood sugar to assess baseline glucose levels. One-hour glucose to evaluate the initial response. Two-hour glucose which is the most important value for diagnosing diabetes. This test helps diagnose diabetes, prediabetes, insulin resistance, and gestational diabetes.
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The glucose tolerance test measures how the body handles sugar over time, giving a clearer picture than random testing.
Fasting glucose shows baseline sugar control without the influence of food, reflecting basic insulin function.
Elevated one-hour glucose usually indicates early insulin resistance or impaired initial insulin release.
The two-hour reading shows how well the body brings glucose back to normal, making it the most reliable for diagnosis.
Stress, medications, lack of sleep, or not fasting properly can affect the accuracy of the results.
Pregnancy hormones reduce insulin sensitivity, causing higher glucose levels compared to non-pregnant individuals.
The body may release more insulin later, bringing glucose back to normal after two hours despite a high one-hour value.
The results help track improvements in glucose handling and evaluate how well treatments are working.
