Glucose Tolerance Test 3 hrs Price in Bangladesh

What is Glucose Tolerance Test 3 hrs?

A 3-hour Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) evaluates how your body processes glucose over a 3-hour period, often to diagnose gestational diabetes or diabetes mellitus. Preparation involves fasting for 8-12 hours prior.

A fasting blood sample is collected, and you then drink a glucose solution. Blood samples are taken at fasting, 1-hour, 2-hour, and 3-hour intervals to track glucose levels.

Mild side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, or fatigue, may occur. Elevated glucose levels at two or more intervals typically confirm diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance.

Factors like recent illness, stress, or medications may affect results, so inform your doctor of any conditions beforehand.

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.

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