| EX0804 GLUCOSE TOLERANCE TEST, ORAL (OGTT) |
| Specimen: |
2 mL (1 mL min.) plasma from 1 Grey Top (Sodium Fluoride) tube each for Fasting and Post glucose specimens. Collect fasting specimen. Dissolve 82.5g Glucose monohydrate in adults (equivalent to 75g anhydrous glucose) / 1.92 g / Kg body weight in children (not exceeding 82.5g) in 300 mL water. Administer orally over a period of 5 minutes. Collect post glucose sample exactly after 2 hours. Overnight fasting is mandatory. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Urine Specimens NOT REQUIRED. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 6 hrs |
72 hrs |
1 week |
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| Method: |
Hexokinase |
| Comment: |
As per the American Diabetes Association (ADA) & WHO this is the recommended test for diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus. |
| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
A diagnosis of Diabetes mellitus is made if fasting blood glucose exceeds 126 mg/dL and/or 2-hour post-load glucose exceeds 200 mg/dL. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Endocrinologist, Physician |
| Disease: |
Diabetes |
| Components: |
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| Courier Charges: |
0.00 |
| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
Biochemistry |
| Pre Test Information: |
Overnight fasting is mandatory. |
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