Overview
To determine how much sugar or glucose is in a persons blood at any given time of day, a random glucose test can be performed. Generally, normal ranges for this test are 140 mg/dL or less. Doctors use these test results to assess a patients risk of developing diabetes. While other blood or urine tests may be necessary to confirm a full diagnosis, a random glucose test may help doctors to decide if more testing is required.
What is Glucose (random) ?
To determine how much sugar or glucose is in a person's blood at any given time of day, a random glucose test can be performed. Generally, normal ranges for this test are 140 mg/dL or less. Doctors use these test results to assess a patient's risk of developing diabetes. While other blood or
urine tests may be necessary to confirm a full diagnosis, a random glucose test may help doctors to decide if more testing is required.
What is the Cost of Glucose (random)
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The price of a Glucose (Random) Test can range from Rs. 60-100. However, cost of the test may fluctuate depending on following factors:
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Other tests advised along with Glucose (Random) Test
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Offers or discounts
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Empanelment of the patient
What is the Purpose of the Glucose (random) ?
The Glucose (Random) Test is advised for following analysis:
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Screening: The random glucose test is helpful for the early detection of conditions like diabetes because it can help identify possible health issues related to blood sugar levels even before symptoms appear.
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Diagnosis: It is often recommended if you experience symptoms like exhaustion, repeated fainting, and recurring infections. In order to make a diagnosis, the test can be used in combination with other tests to ascertain whether elevated glucose levels are causing these symptoms.
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Monitoring: For people with diabetes or other glucose-related conditions who have already been diagnosed, the random glucose test is used to monitor blood sugar levels and assess how well current treatments are working.
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Assessing the Effect of Medical Conditions and Treatments: It assists in evaluating the effects of various medical conditions or treatments on blood glucose levels, offering insights into the ways in which these variables affect general health.
When is the Glucose (random) Recommended ?
If you have following symptoms, then Glucose (Random) Test is advised:
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Frequent urination
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Increased thirst
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Increased hungry despite eating enough
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Unexplained weight loss
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Blurred vision
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Extreme fatigue or tiredness
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Impaired healing of cuts and bruises
Preparation for Glucose (random)
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You need not to fast before giving samples for this testing.
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Drink adequate water before sample collection.
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Avoid vigorous physical activity before the sample collection.
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Follow the preparatory instructions as guided by your doctor.
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