Glucose Tolerance Test in Pune - 75 gm GTT Test
Book the Glucose Tolerance Test(75 gm) near you in Pune with Pathofast Lab. OGTT test cost in Pune is Rs.220. This is a blood test that measures your blood sugar level before and after drinking 75 grams of sugar solution. It is used to diagnose diabetes
Procedure of Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) in PuneView All
The Glucose Tolerance Test needs you to provide 2 blood samples, one while fasting and one more , 2 hours after drinking a known amount of glucose.
Provide Fasting Blood Sample
To begin, you need to provide the first blood sample after fasting for 8-12 hours.
- Fasting: You need to fast for 8-12 hours before the test
- Timing The test must be done in the morning, first sample provided at 8 am, and second sample at 10 am.
- Medications You should take your medicines as usual on the morning of the test.
Drink 75 gram sugar solution
Immediately after providing the first blood sample, the lab technician will ask you to drink 75 grams of a sugary solution. [Packet in the image above]. You can mix this with upto 1 liter of water and drink it immediately.
Provide Second Blood Sample After 2 hours
Two hours after drinking the 75 gm OGTT Solution, you are required to provide another blood sample. In the intervening period, do not eat anything.
Reasons to Get a Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) in PuneView All
The Glucose Tolerance Test needs you to provide 2 blood samples, one while fasting and one more , 2 hours after drinking a known amount of glucose.
Diabetes Diagnosis
The glucose tolerance test is a recommended method to diagnose diabetes. If your fasting value is more than 126 mg/dl or your post sugar value is more than 140 mg/dl, doctors can assume you are diabetic
Insulin Resistance
Insulin resistance is when the body does not metabolize sugar. It is a stage before diabetes, and is a part of metabolic syndromes like PCOD. A fasting sugar value less than 126 mg/dl but more than 100 mg/dl, may indicate early insulin resistance.
Pregnancy
Glucose Tolerance test is also performed during week 24-28 of pregnancy, to screen for gestational diabetes mellitus. The GTT in pregnancy test page has more information.
Why Choose Pathofast Lab for OGTT Test in Pune?View All
Pathofast Lab Pune is reliable, conveniently located for your glucose tolerance test in Pune. We are a top-rated lab in Pune for lab tests.
Safety, Quality Control and Automation
- Safe and Hygenic Blood Collection: Our phlebotmists are expertly trained for safe and painless blood collection
- Quality Control for GTT Test We use six sigma QC with 2 level daily controls for sugar tests.
- Automated Biochemistry Analayzer for Glucose Tolerance Test Your glucose level is measured automatically on a ERBA-MANNHEIM analyzer (Germany)
Conveniently Located | Home Sample Pickup
- OGTT Test at Home We offer home visit for blood test in most areas of Pune for OGTT Test
- Center Location:Our lab center is conveniently located in the center of Pune, within 5 km of most suburbs, so you can visit us for the test
Top Rated Lab in Pune
We are rated 5 stars by hundreds of patients.
How to Book the Glucose Tolerance Test in PuneView All
Book the OGTT Test online in Pune, by calling the lab or using our online checkout cart.
Ways to Book the GTT Test
- Book On Call: Call us on our Landline or Mobile Number during lab hours
- Book Online Click Here and then click on Add to Cart. Follow the checkout process
Lab Location & Timings
- Address: 2nd Floor, Manisha Terrace,411001, Moledina Rd, Camp, Pune, Maharashtra 411001
- Timings Monday-Saturday : 8.30 am to 6 pm
- Sample Collection Your sample will be collected in the lab, without the need for an appointment. Waiting time is usually 10-15 minutes
Home Visit Locations
We provide home sample collection for the GTT test in all areas of Pune, including : Jangli Maharaj Nagarat| Ravetat| Viman Nagarat| Shastrinagar, Yerawadaat| NIBM Undri Road, Kondhwaat| Campat| Aundhat| Banerat| Dattwadiat| Undriat| Pimpri-Chinchwadat| Kalyani Nagarat| Koregaon Parkat| Sadashiv Peth
Frequently Asked Questions
Can OGTT Test diagnose diabetes
Yes, this test can diagnose diabetes and also confirm diabetes
What about the 3 hour GTT Test?
As per WHO, we perform the 2 hour GTT Test, that needs only 2 samples. Other types of GTT Tests are avaiable, but are cumbersome and require multiple patient samples
How to know if I passed by GTT Test?
If your fasting value is less than 100 mg/dl and your 2 hour value is less than 140 mg/dl then you have passed your glucose test.
What is a glucose load test?
The glucose load test/ glucose loading test is the same as the glucose tolerance test(this test)
What is the difference between glucose tolerance test and glucose tolerance test in Pregnancy?
Glucose tolerance test in pregnancy is done during weeks 24-28 of pregnancy and is meant to screen for gestational diabetes mellitus. The GTT in pregnancy test requires 3 blood samples, taken over 2 hours, as against just 2 blood samples in the standard GTT Test.
What is the OGTT curve?
In some glucose tolerance tests, 3 or even 4 seperate glucose samples are drawn. The values of glucose are then plotted on a chart with the value on the Y-axis and time on the X-axis. This curve can be used to get a graphical estimate of the patient's glucose tolerance.
What is the normal range of the glucose tolerance test?
The normal range of the OGTT test is : Fasting sample : Less than 100mg/dl. 2 hour sample : Less than 140 mg/dl
Can I get Glucose Tolerance Test at home in Pune?
Yes, if you are looking for Glucose Tolerance Test at home in Pune then look no further than Pathofast Lab Pune. Our lab is located conveniently in the center of Pune and we also offer home sample collection for the Glucose Tolerance Test in various areas of Pune.
Getting a Glucose Tolerance Test near me is possible with our home sample collection services
Home Sample Collection is Available for Glucose Tolerance Test at the following locations in Pune :
- Jangli Maharaj Nagar
- Ravet
- Viman Nagar
- Shastrinagar, Yerawada
- NIBM Undri Road, Kondhwa
- Camp
- Aundh
- Baner
- Dattwadi
- Undri
- Pimpri-Chinchwad
- Kalyani Nagar
- Koregaon Park
- Sadashiv Peth
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