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Glucose, Fasting and Postprandial, 2-Hour

Labcorp

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Glucose, Fasting and Postprandial, 2-Hour

Quest Diagnostics

Same-day appointments in most metros.

Sample type: Plasma
Avg. sample processing time: 5 Business days
Require fasting: Yes

BiomarkersQuest Diagnostics biomarkers

Fasting Glucose Blood sugar measured after fasting, one of the primary tests used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes.
Glucose, Postprandial (2 Hour)

$8.99

Description

This test measures blood sugar levels after fasting and again 2 hours after eating. It's particularly important for diagnosing conditions like gestational diabetes in pregnant individuals. If initial results indicate high sugar levels, a more detailed 3-hour oral glucose tolerance test may be recommended to confirm gestational diabetes.

What patients is this test right for?

This test is crucial for individuals who are pregnant and showing signs of high blood sugar, which could indicate gestational diabetes.

Included biomarkers

Biomarkers

Fasting Glucose Blood sugar measured after fasting, one of the primary tests used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes.
Glucose, Postprandial (2 Hour)

Preparation

Labcorp

This test is coming soon at Labcorp.

Quest Diagnostics

Fasting for 8 hours before your blood draw is required.
Fasting before a blood draw means you don't eat or drink anything except water.
Your doctor should provide any special instructions related to fasting for your test. Always follow your doctor's instructions.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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