GLUCOSE (POST PRANDIAL 2 Hrs.)

Requirements

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    Sample Required Plasma-2

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    Preperations Required Sample will be collected exactly 2 hours after your meal

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    Gender Male & Female

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    Age Group 0 - 99 Years

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    1 Observations included

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    Results with in 4 Hours

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GLUCOSE (POST PRANDIAL 2 Hrs.)

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Overview

A vital diagnostic tool for determining blood sugar levels precisely two hours after a meal is the glucose (postprandial 2-hour) test. This test is especially helpful in the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes since it evaluates the bodys glucose-processing abilities. The two-hour period is important because it illustrates how well the body can control the post-meal glucose spike. This test is crucial for managing diabetes and monitoring overall metabolic health because elevated results could point to problems with insulin function or production. Sample will be collected exactly 2 hours after your meal. The samples required for this test are blood (collected from your arms vein) or serum-plasma. The following details will help you understand the Glucose (Postprandial 2 Hrs.) Test in Jaipur.

What is Glucose (post Prandial 2 Hrs.) ?

A 2 hour post glucose test is done to check your blood sugar 2 hours after taking a glucose solution instead of eating.

What is the Cost of Glucose (post Prandial 2 Hrs.)

  • The price of a Glucose (Postprandial 2 Hrs.) Test is Rs. 60. However, cost of the test may fluctuate depending on following factors:
  • Other tests advised along with Glucose (Postprandial 2 Hrs.) Test
  • Offers or discounts
  • Empanelment of the patient

What is the Purpose of the Glucose (post Prandial 2 Hrs.) ?

The Glucose (Postprandial 2 Hrs.) Test is advised for following analysis:
  • Screening: The postprandial 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 (post Prandial 2 Hrs.) Recommended ?

If you have following symptoms, then Glucose (Postprandial 2 Hrs.) Test is advised:
  • Frequent urination
  • Increased thirst
  • Increased hungry despite eating enough
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Blurred vision
  • Extreme fatigue or tiredness
  • Impaired healing of cuts and bruises

Preparation for Glucose (post Prandial 2 Hrs.)

  • Sample will be collected exactly 2 hours after your meals. Don’t eat in this time interval.
  • Drink adequate water before sample collection.
  • Avoid vigorous physical activity before the sample collection because activity can give a false blood sugar reading.
  • Follow the preparatory instructions as guided by your doctor.

Sample Collection for Glucose (post Prandial 2 Hrs.)


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