This test is done during pregnancy to screen for gestational diabetes, which is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. The test works by measuring the body's response to glucose after two hours of ingestion of 75 g glucose (flavoured or plain, bought from a nearby pharmacy) irrespective of the meal timings.
The Glucose Challenge Test (75 g) Cost is ₹ 550. This Glucose Challenge Test (75 g) price includes the fastest free home sample collection within 60 minutes of booking, and the reports are available in 6 hours. There are no additional charges for home sample collection—it's completely free.
It is recommended: This test is generally advised during the second or third trimester; however, women having a family history of diabetes and/or obesity, and those following a sedentary lifestyle are recommended to get this test done regularly starting from the first trimester of their pregnancy. To screen for high blood sugar in the presence of risk factors for diabetes in pregnancy. To detect gestational diabetes.
The glucose challenge test (75 g) - two-hour test: Checks for gestational diabetes. Most pregnant women have a glucose screening test between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy. The test may be done earlier if you have a high glucose level in your urine during your routine prenatal visits, or if you have a high risk for diabetes.This helps to monitor whether the body can utilise or store glucose efficiently. The higher level of sugar in the blood indicates that it is not being utilised or stored. It is usually done as a part of the panel of tests performed during pregnancy and can be performed at any time during pregnancy.
You will get the reports within 9 hours after the collection of the blood sample.
The glucose challenge test (75 g) - two-hour test is prescribed by your doctor after completing the assessment of your conditions.
140 mg/dL
This test requires a blood sample.
This test can be taken at any time during the day.
Fasting is not required for this test.
There are no specific precautions for this test.
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