Glucose Tolerance Test 6 Specimens

This test measures blood glucose at 4 PM, capturing your blood sugar level in the afternoon hours rather than fasting. It helps assess how your body is managing glucose throughout the day and identifies post-meal blood sugar patterns. Elevated afternoon glucose can indicate poor glucose control, insulin resistance, or undiagnosed diabetes. This measurement is particularly useful for monitoring metabolic health in individuals with irregular eating patterns or those already diagnosed with blood sugar disorders.

Glucose measured at 5 PM captures blood sugar levels in the late afternoon, often used to assess post-lunch or afternoon metabolism patterns. This timed glucose test helps evaluate glucose control throughout the day and may identify afternoon energy dips. Results are useful when screening for metabolic disorders or monitoring diabetes management at specific times.

This test measures blood glucose after a fasting period, typically 8-12 hours without food or drink. Fasting glucose is a fundamental screening tool for metabolic disorders including diabetes and prediabetes. Normal fasting glucose ranges from 70-100 mg/dL; levels 100-125 mg/dL suggest prediabetes, and values above 126 mg/dL indicate diabetes. Fasting glucose is less affected by recent meals than non-fasting measurements, providing a stable baseline for assessing long-term glucose control and metabolic health.