Glucose Tolerance Test Price in Bangladesh

What is Glucose Tolerance Test?

A Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) evaluates how your body processes glucose and is primarily used to diagnose diabetes or gestational diabetes. Preparation includes fasting for 8-12 hours prior.

During the test, a fasting blood sample is taken, followed by drinking a glucose solution. Subsequent blood samples are collected at intervals, typically 30 minutes to 2 hours, to monitor glucose levels over time.

The procedure is generally safe, though mild side effects like nausea or lightheadedness may occur. Results showing persistently high glucose levels may indicate diabetes or insulin resistance.

Factors such as illness, medications, or inadequate fasting can influence results.

What to expect & how to prepare

This is a timed test: blood is drawn, a stimulating or suppressing agent is given, and further samples are taken at set intervals. You stay at the centre for the whole sequence, so it takes longer than a single blood draw.

• Follow the requesting doctor's schedule: the timing, any fasting, and which of your regular medicines to pause are specific to this test and must come from the doctor who ordered it.
• Plan the time: bring the appointment slip and expect to remain at the centre until the last sample is collected.
• Tell the staff about steroids, hormone treatment, pregnancy or breastfeeding before the test starts.

The stimulating agent is given under supervision. Report any discomfort during the test immediately.

Requested and interpreted by a specialist — the result only means something alongside your clinical details.

Glucose Tolerance Test price comparison by diagnostic centre

Indicative prices in Bangladeshi Taka, cheapest first. Confirm the current charge and any package discounts directly with the centre.