Glucose tolerance test (procedure)

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Term information

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GTT - Glucose tolerance test

OGTT - Oral glucose tolerance test

Glucose challenge test

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Measurement of blood glucose in the fasting state and at specific intervals before and after oral or intravenous glucose load to determine the ability to maintain homoeostasis of glucose.

Measurement of blood glucose in the fasting state and at specific intervals before and after oral or intravenous glucose load to determine the ability to maintain homeostasis of glucose.

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Glucose tolerance test