1079. Glucose (serum)
Description
Glucose is the human body's primary source of energy. Glucose enters the body through food and is formed in low concentrations in certain organs as a result of the breakdown of other substances.
Glucose level testing is one of the basic laboratory tests in the diagnosis of prediabetes, diabetes mellitus, and hypoglycemic conditions.
To facilitate the interpretation of the results obtained in the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and prediabetes, it is advisable to perform this test in conjunction with the HOMA index and glycated hemoglobin.
When and who needs the test?
- Diagnosis and monitoring of diabetes mellitus.
- Diagnosis of hypoglycemic conditions.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...
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