1-Hour Glucose Test (50g) | Lahalak Platform
A quick routine test measuring the body's sugar response after one hour, essential for early gestational diabetes detection and ensuring fetal health.
Scientific name: Glucose Test, 1-Hour Post 50g Glucose
The blood plasma glucose level is measured exactly one hour after the woman ingests an oral solution containing 50 grams of glucose. This is part of the Glucose Challenge Test (GCT), a non-diagnostic screening test performed without fasting for all pregnant women. It aims to identify women at risk of gestational diabetes who require a full diagnost...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
60-75 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Measure glucose levels one hour after consuming 50 grams of glucose.
- Initial consultation regarding the results and follow-up steps
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required, but the time of the last meal must be recorded.
- The glucose solution (50 g) should be drunk within 5 minutes.
- Sit and rest in the clinic or laboratory during the one-hour period between drinking the solution and having blood drawn, and avoid physical activity or eating or drinking anything else (except water).
- Accurate timing is very important; the sample should be taken exactly 60 minutes after the solution has been drunk.
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