Glucose Tolerance (GTT) Blood Test, 2-Hour, 3 Specimens
The glucose tolerance 2-hour blood test is used to assess an individual's glucose tolerance.
Description
Order a glucose tolerance 2-hour blood test to assess glucose tolerance. The sugar that the body uses for energy is glucose. This test measures fasting glucose levels and levels several hours after ingesting a glucose solution to determine how glucose is processed over time. This type of testing is often used to help diagnose Type 2 Diabetes.
The glucose tolerance test is collected in 3 specimens, fasting, 1 hour, and 2 hours after drinking a glucose solution at the lab.