2-Hour Postprandial Glucose | Lahalak Platform
Accurately evaluate how your body processes sugar after meals, a key test for diagnosing diabetes and monitoring treatment effectiveness for better health management.
Scientific name: 2-Hour Postprandial Glucose Test (2HPP)
This test measures blood plasma glucose levels exactly two hours after starting a standardized test meal (containing a specific amount of carbohydrates, usually 75 grams) or after a normal meal. It is also known as postprandial glucose. This test assesses the body's ability to release insulin and remove excess glucose from the blood after a dietary...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
8-12 hours fasting before meal
Included Services
- Detailed analysis for biochemical diagnostic tests
- Consult a specialist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting: Instructions depend on the reason for the test. If it is part of an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), fasting for 8–12 hours is required before drinking the glucose solution. If it is to monitor a normal meal in a diabetic patient, initial fasting may not be necessary. The doctor's or laboratory's instructions should be followed precisely.
- Meal and sample timing: Record the exact time the meal or solution is started. The sample must be taken exactly 120 minutes (two hours) after that time.
- Activity: Remain at rest during the testing period. No smoking.
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